Cutting Tool Sales Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing
Heritage Cutter · Decatur, Indiana, United States
Machinery Manufacturing · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Sales Engineer will develop and grow automotive OEM and Tier 1 accounts by identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing productivity. They are responsible for recommending advanced tooling solutions, conducting machining trials, and managing territory sales activities.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in industrial cutting tool sales or manufacturing engineering. Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and the ability to travel within the assigned territory are required.
Benefits
Full description
Cutting Tool Sales Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Michigan (Preferred) | Remote | Travel Required
Drive Manufacturing Productivity
Decatur Diamond is seeking a motivated Cutting Tool Sales Engineer to develop new business and support automotive OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical sales professional who enjoys solving machining challenges, improving manufacturing productivity, and building long-term customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow automotive OEM and Tier 1 accounts.
- Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, and cost per part.
- Recommend advanced tooling solutions including PCD, CBN, carbide, and engineered tooling.
- Conduct customer visits, tooling evaluations, and machining trials.
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers, production teams, and purchasing.
- Prepare quotations, technical presentations, and sales proposals.
- Manage territory activity and achieve sales growth objectives.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial cutting tool sales or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes including milling, drilling, reaming, and turning.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a sales territory independently.
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
- Performance bonuses
- Health benefits and 401(k)
- Vehicle allowance
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunity to represent industry-leading cutting tool technology
Join Our Team
At Decatur Diamond, our mission is simple: Driving Manufacturing Productivity. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to make a measurable impact with automotive customers, we’d like to hear from you.
For more information email Sue Deeter, HR Manager at: suedeeter@heritagecutter.com
