Sales Engineer

Janicki Industries

$83K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident Status required due to ITAR and EAR regulations.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance is necessary; assistance provided once employed.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is a must.
  • 2-4+ years of experience in manufacturing and cost/schedule estimating preferred.
  • Familiarity with aerospace processes and terminology is essential.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX) and advanced Excel for proposal development.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and submit technical proposals, engaging with customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage change orders, pricing negotiations, and scope increases related to contracts.
  • Perform complex estimating activities in aerospace manufacturing with varying levels of information.
  • Analyze technical documents including 3D geometry and specifications for bidding.
  • Conduct cost and schedule risk assessments to inform leadership prior to proposal submission.
  • Collaborate internally to identify project requirements for materials, labor, and equipment.
  • Maintain and enhance the customer sales pipeline database to support forecasting and pricing revisions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer contributions.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Education reimbursement program available.
  • Flexible work shift options along with premium pay for off shifts.
Full Job Description
This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Sales Engineers are responsible for capturing and growing Janicki's project base by working directly with customers to understand requirements, prepare cost estimates, and author technical proposals. This role is external-facing and requires strong cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Program Management, and Operations. Sales Engineers manage proposal development, pricing, and contract scope, and are expected to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develops and submits technical proposals, interfaces with customers throughout the contract lifecycle
  • Manages change orders, scope increases, pricing negotiations, and requirement applicability
  • Performs complex aerospace manufacturing estimating activities, often with limited information
  • Analyzes 3D geometry, drawings, specifications, RFQs, and Statements of Work
  • Provides initial cost and schedule risk assessments and reviews with leadership prior to submittal
  • Collaborates with internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements
  • Reviews historical project costs and actuals to inform current bid efforts
  • Develops cost calculators and estimating templates for future proposals
  • Conducts special studies to establish standard time and cost data
  • Maintains and expands the customer sales pipeline database, including pricing revisions for forecasting
  • Represents Janicki at customer visits and industry tradeshows
  • Demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers
  • Maintains good attendance and punctuality as a condition of employment
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate to agree to enter into a Continuous Evaluation program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required
  • 2-4+ years of experience in manufacturing environments and cost/schedule estimating principles desired
  • Familiarity with aerospace processes and terminology
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA, NX, etc.)
  • Ability to evaluate technical drawings and apply basic GD&T knowledge
  • Advanced Excel skills for proposal development and presentation
  • Experience supporting projects from bid through delivery
  • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION
  • Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
  • Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Several shift options
  • Premium pay for off shifts

Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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