Sales Engineer

GTI Fabrication

. Lead technical intake for new business opportunities as the primary engineering point of contact for Business Development .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus on interpreting technical drawings and specifications, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and developing accurate project proposals. Proficient in cost modeling and early-phase project feasibility analysis within manufacturing environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering DegreeTechnical Proposal DevelopmentCost ModelingCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Drawing Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringApplications EngineeringTechnical Pre-SalesCost SummarizationEstimating Assumptions DocumentationPrototype Concept DevelopmentProject ScopingNPI ProcessesProcess Standardization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Explain Technical Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelEngineering Documentation Tools

Industry Keywords

Modular ConstructionIndustrial FabricationEngineered-to-Order ProductsSales CycleContinuous Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical intake for new business opportunities as the primary engineering point of contact for Business Development
Facilitate project kickoff meetings and align scope, assumptions, risks, and delivery requirements
Review customer drawings, specifications, and requirements for feasibility, complexity, and risk
Document estimating assumptions, technical clarifications, exclusions, and customer open items
Partner with NPI and Engineering teams on prototype concepts, change requests, and early production feasibility
Identify technical risks, cost drivers, and manufacturability considerations during the sales cycle
Develop cost summaries and supporting documentation for project pricing
Support Business Development in preparing technically complete and commercially accurate proposals
Translate engineering requirements into pricing inputs aligned with manufacturing capabilities
Maintain and improve estimating and proposal-development templates, tools, and workflows
Ensure scope clarity between customer requirements and internal deliverables before contract award
Liaise with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality during pre-award activities
Support sales-to-execution handoff after project award
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating accuracy and project scoping

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or technical pre-sales
Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard engineering documentation tools
Experience supporting sales, estimating, or proposal development in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Exposure to modular construction, industrial fabrication, or engineered-to-order products
Familiarity with NPI processes, cost modeling, or early-phase project feasibility analysis
Experience standardizing processes, templates, or technical workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement