Job Information
Actalent Sales Engineer in Kansas City, Kansas
Title: Sales Engineer
Location: Kansas City, KS
Description:
Work as part of the engineering team and in support of sales and customer requests to design HVAC and other mechanical and electrical products.
• Confer with sales, engineering, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Support engineering, sales, and production team members as directed.
• Design a wide variety of products accurately and efficiently using SolidWorks.
• Search, research, and prepare specifications for the purchase of materials.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, installation standards and specifications.
• Create and enter Bills of Materials into ERP.
• Create detail and flat pattern drawings.
• Maintain accurate document control including revisions and archive.
• Provide support for product assembly.
• Provide product prototype assistance.
• Inspect completed products, installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications.
• Complete accurate take-offs from architectural drawings with a variety of methods.
• Assist sales to generate Offers to Sell.
• Interface with internal and external customers.
• Investigate and test vendors’ and competitors’ products.
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Engineering Degree or related discipline.
• Highly effective with SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• 5 years’ experience in product design with HVAC related industry highly preferred.
• Design experience in sheet metal, steel, aluminum, aluminum castings, and plastic products related to the HVAC industry preferred.
• Familiarity with motor/fan, water coil sizing and selection.
• Familiarity with various fabrication/manufacturing methods.
• Efficient with computer and Microsoft Office programs.
• Familiarity and efficiency with ERP programs with Microsoft Dynamics GP being highly preferred.
• Active and effective listening and verbal communications.
• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify solutions, alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Effective time and project management.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, customer driven engineering and manufacturing environment.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.