R&D Solutions Sales Engineer

R&D Solutions Sales Engineer at HI-LEX
You start the day scanning your CRM pipeline, prioritizing outreach to prospective and existing customers. Your goal: spark conversations around HI-LEX’s latest R&D developments and uncover where our technology can remove friction in their designs. Morning
Proactively connect with engineering teams and purchasing stakeholders at target accounts to introduce current R&D product capabilities. Prepare demos and visuals, including annotated 3D model views, to discuss technical concepts clearly with mixed technical and non-technical audiences.

Host customer discovery calls to map requirements, pain points, and success criteria. Review 3D models and technical drawings, applying DFM, FMEA, and GD&T principles to spot improvement and new design opportunities. Document findings in the CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and translate them into structured, actionable inputs. Partner with HI-LEX engineers to convert customer insights into design concepts and modifications. Maintain up-to-date expertise on HI-LEX manufacturing methods and material specs—such as ultrasonic welding capabilities and material compatibility—to guide feasible solutions.

Build and sustain strong relationships across customer engineering and purchasing functions. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
~3–5 years in product engineering, technical sales, or business development—ideally in automotive or manufacturing.
~ Fluency in core engineering practices: DFM, FMEA, GD proficient reading and interpreting 3D models and technical drawings; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce) highly preferred.

Product development and design thinking.
~3D modeling literacy for review and collaboration. Work Environment & Travel
Open seating office with flexibility to change desk location as needed. Periodic travel by air, car, or train to HI-LEX sites, customer locations, and supplier facilities. Typical office noise (mobile phones, group conversations, virtual meetings). If you’re energized by turning customer challenges into manufacturable innovations, you’ll thrive in this bridge role between the market and HI-LEX engineering.