Industrial Sales Engineer – Steel Sector

Exact Metrology9 months ago
Milwaukee, WI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Ignite Innovation. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of Steel. As our Industrial Sales Engineer – Steel Sector, you’ll become the technical powerhouse behind mission-critical solutions that keep steel mills, forging operations, and rolling facilities running at peak performance. This is not a typical sales role—it’s a chance to become a trusted advisor to industry leaders, guiding them through complex mechanical challenges and delivering engineered solutions that keep their operations moving. Step into a role where engineering, strategy, and industrial impact collide. Ready to engineer solutions that matter? Apply today and elevate your impact in the steel sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical sales efforts for steel industry clients including hot and cold rolling mills, forging houses, and fabrication facilities.
  • Interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and material specifications to scope out precise solutions.
  • Apply technical mastery in field machining applications such as journal repair, flange facing, line boring, bore welding, and precision alignment.
  • Partner with engineering and estimating teams to develop RFQs, scopes of work, and customer proposals.
  • Conduct site assessments, troubleshoot mechanical failures, and identify opportunities for machining and repair services.
  • Deliver compelling presentations and technical seminars to plant engineers, maintenance leaders, and operations managers.
  • Track industry trends, monitor competitive activity, and build a high-quality CRM pipeline.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, customer events, and industry conferences while maintaining strict safety standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience Required: 10+ years in technical sales or engineering within steel or heavy industrial environments.
  • Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude with advanced blueprint and specification interpretation abilities; excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and CRM systems.
  • Requirements: Ability to travel 40–60% (domestic and international), OSHA 10 certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits & Perks

  • Tackle mission-critical challenges that keep the steel industry strong.
  • Work with a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and safety.
  • Experience a role that blends advanced engineering with strategic, results-driven business impact.

Required Skills

Site Assessments
Field Machining Applications
Blueprint Interpretation
CRM Management
Client Relationship Management
Mechanical Engineering
RFQ Development
Industrial Sales
Technical Sales
Technical Presentations