Sales Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Canton, MI (Job ID US3563730_BH9819849)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Sales Engineer for a contract-to-permanent position at a leading tier 2 automotive supplier in Canton, MI. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at Kelly Engineering.

Salary
$80,000 annual base

Overview
Our client is a leader in manufacturing high-quality aluminum die-castings and steel castings for the automotive industry, with over 20 years of experience and a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

As a Sales Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by combining technical expertise in die-casting and steel casting processes with strong sales and market development skills. This position is ideal for an aspiring sales engineering professional with 2-3 years of experience in technical sales or business development within the automotive parts manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage potential clients within the automotive industry, focusing on aluminum die-castings and steel castings applications.
• Lead the negotiation of contracts, ensuring technical feasibility, cost optimization, and industry compliance.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and OEMs.
• Provide expert consultation on casting design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Assist clients with manufacturing challenges, including porosity, tooling design, and cycle time optimization.
• Develop and execute market strategies for new product lines.
• Prepare detailed sales reports, ROI analyses, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Manage digital marketing campaigns and leverage analytics tools to optimize content and lead generation efforts.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in technical sales, market development, or business development in the automotive parts manufacturing, die-casting, or steel casting industries.
• Hands-on experience with high-pressure die casting, CNC machining, and material characterization.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and analytical tools for performance testing (e.g., FEA).
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys, steel grades, and casting processes.
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards such as IATF/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
• Experience in product qualification processes, including DFMEA and RFQ.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct technical presentations to diverse audiences.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience are a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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