Sales Application Engineering Manager

Senneca Holdings

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 5+ years in application or design engineering roles.
  • 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience, including with remote teams.
  • Strong expertise in SolidWorks modeling software.
  • Experience with developing technical proposals and bills of materials.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and construction practices.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Sales Application Engineering team, including international members.
  • Coordinate work across different time zones for effective collaboration.
  • Oversee project design and execution to meet customer specifications.
  • Establish priorities and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with Sales to align on timelines and customer expectations.
  • Drive consistency in design processes and outputs across the team.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through coaching and training.
  • Exposure to diverse, international project management.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence team performance.
Full Job Description
Sales Application Engineering Manager

We are searching for an experienced Sales Application Engineering Manager at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.

Position Summary: The Sales Application EngineeringManager is responsible for leading the Sales Application Engineering (SAE)team, including a remote international team, in the design, development, andexecution of customer projects. This role ensures the team delivers accurate,timely, and cost-effective engineered solutions that align with customerrequirements and business objectives.

This position partners closely with Sales, ProductManagement, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure alltechnical, commercial, and operational requirements are met. The manager isaccountable for team performance, global coordination, process standardization,and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction,operational efficiency, and profitability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To successfullyperform this job, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential dutysatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals withdisabilities. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
  • Lead, manage, and develop the Sales ApplicationEngineering team, including a remote international team, to ensure highperformance, accountability, and consistent execution across all locations
  • Coordinate work across time zones and ensure effectivecommunication, collaboration, and alignment between international team members
  • Oversee the design and execution of client projects,ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company standards
  • Establish priorities, allocate workload, and ensuretimely completion of drawings, quotes, and proposals
  • Partner with Sales leadership to align on projectexpectations, timelines, and customer deliverables
  • Review and approve technical designs, bills of materials,and proposals for accuracy and completeness
  • Drive consistency and standardization across designprocesses, tools, and outputs
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increaseefficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer outcomes
  • Support complex or high visibility projects by providingtechnical guidance and problem-solving support
  • Collaborate with Product Management on new productdevelopment, product improvements, and application standards
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensuredesigns are manufacturable, cost effective, and aligned with productioncapabilities
  • Monitor team performance metrics including turnaroundtime, accuracy, and project throughput
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, andperformance management
  • Participate in customer meetings and provide technicalleadership as needed
  • Support field activities including site visits,measurements, and installation support as required
  • Ensure alignment with company goals related to customersatisfaction, lead times, and profitability
  • Must be able to travel up to 15%
  • All other duties as assigned.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies,procedures and requirements
  • Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision toensure prompt resolution
  • Attend scheduled safety training
  • Support the organization's efforts to meet or exceedsafety goals
  • Recommend improved safety practices
  • Practice safe work habits and proper use of equipment andPPE
  • Ensure adherence to lockout procedures when applicable

PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:
  • Responsible for supporting and complying with thecompany's Integrated Management System, which aligns with ISO 9001 (Quality),ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.
  • Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmentalresponsibility by following established IMS procedures aligned with ISO 9001,14001, and 45001 standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Include education, experience,special skills, licenses and/or certifications required. The list belowrepresents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technicalfield preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Five or more years of experience in applicationengineering, design engineering, or similar technical role
  • Three or more years of leadership, team lead, orsupervisory experience, or demonstrated ability to lead and develop others,including international or remote teams
  • Strong experience using SolidWorks modeling software
  • Track record of improving response times, SLA adherence,or cross-team handoffs
  • Advanced understanding of drafting and design principles,including parametric modeling
  • Experience developing bills of materials, quotes, andtechnical proposals
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes andinstallation or construction practices
  • Experience working cross functionally with Sales, ProductManagement, and Operations teams
  • Strong problem solving, organizational, and communicationskills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and ERP systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
  • Occasional walking and standing in a manufacturingenvironment
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
  • Regular use of office equipment including computers,phones, printers, and scanners
  • Occasional visits to the production floor requiringappropriate PPE
  • Work environment is primarily office based with someexposure to manufacturing areas, including noise, machinery, and temperaturechanges

The job description is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required ofthe employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or beassigned at any time with or without notice.
**Please no Third-party candidates or phone calls**

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