Why VFM?
We are a growing, fast paced specialty fastener and components parts manufacturing company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are nationally recognized as one of the premier manufacturing sources for specialty hardware where critical quality and performance design is a must. Our end customers operate across a diverse spectrum of growing end markets including military marine defense, military and aerospace and energy production.
This opportunity gives you the ability to make an immediate impact while enjoying what you do and who you work with. Our team has a great sense of pride and is ready to welcome you to the VFM family.
Job Description
We are looking for a Manufacturing Sales Engineer to support our diverse customer base. We are looking for a well-rounded candidate who is willing to learn multiple facets of the business. Candidates’ primary role will be in Sales, collaborating with QA, Engineering, operations, customer service and out of house suppliers to provide products per spec and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Design, solid model, and drawings for manufacturing.
- Work with Engineering, manufacturing technicians, and suppliers to support production realization and quality control.
- Quotations and establishing of standard cost for products.
- Support purchasing of raw material via distributors and mills.
- Work on a Sales Team within the VFM Commercial Team.
- Understand the entire sales process as well as gain an understanding of the production process.
- Build, secure, and expand relationships with assigned accounts.
- Working with end users on annual volumes and forecast.
- Develop & create new opportunities from assigned accounts.
- Develop & execute business plans focused on specific account projects.
- Provide assigned accounts with quotes, proposals, and presentations for specific opportunities as needed.
- Travel as needed to assigned account(s) or trade show support.
- New business development activities as assigned to the Sales Team.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Business AND 0-2 years of work experience.
- Work effectively as a team player with other functional team members.
- Reliable and independent work style, highly accountable and responsible for the outputs, and working well under pressure and efficiently.
- Some experience & familiarity with working in a machine shop and vendors is preferred.
- An understanding of machining processes in a machine shop is preferred.
- Experience with CAD package, SolidWorks is preferred.
- Knowledge of material characteristics and properties is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with typical surface finishing, coating, anodization, and plating is preferred.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays Off
Bonus Commensurate with Experience
Vegas Fastener Manufacturing / Power Gen Components is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, or any other protected factor. EOE/M/F/V/D