Sales Application Engineer

Overview

Davalyn Corporation has been retained to fill a Sales Applications Engineer position on behalf of a globally respected manufacturer of carbide cutting tools used in a wide range of CNC machining operations
—including milling, turning, drilling, grooving, and reaming.

Our client serves top-tier manufacturers across the aerospace, defense, oil & gas, industrial, and precision component sectors
. This is a high-impact opportunity for a technical sales professional with strong experience in tooling applications to engage directly with customers in metalworking and machining-intensive environments
.

• Manage and grow accounts by supporting CNC machine shops, job shops, tool & die makers, and OEMs in the application of advanced tooling solutions.
• Conduct on-site product trials, troubleshoot machining issues, and recommend the appropriate use of indexable inserts, solid carbide end mills, HSS drills, and other round tools
  .
• Deliver high-value consultation to customers on tooling performance
  , including tool wear, chip control, cutting parameters
  , and material compatibility.
• Collaborate with distributors, plant managers, and engineers to develop customized tooling solutions and close technical sales.
• Provide training and demonstrations to shop floor teams and CNC programmers on tooling geometry, feeds and speeds
  , and machine setup best practices.
• Act as a trusted resource for optimizing machining performance, cycle times
  , and overall part quality.

• Proven experience in technical sales or applications engineering for cutting tools — particularly carbide tooling used in high-speed CNC milling, turning, and drilling applications
  .
• Strong hands-on background in machining, metal cutting, or chipmaking
  , with expertise in the use and selection of tools such as:
• Solid carbide end mills
  , indexable tools, HSS drills, thread mills, boring bars, reamers, taps, and grooving inserts.
• Tool holding and work holding systems including collets, vises, and modular fixtures.
• Familiarity with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, Siemens NX) and G-code knowledge is a plus.
• Experience calling on aerospace machining, industrial fabricators, defense contractors, or automotive component manufacturers preferred.
• Deep understanding of cutting forces, heat zones, tool geometry
  , and their relationship to machine speeds, feeds, and part materials
  .
• Excellent presentation, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both on the shop floor and in executive-level discussions.
• Base Salary: Up to $90,000
• Incentives: Commission structure tied to sales performance
• Company Vehicle: Provided for business use
• Benefits: Full medical, dental, 401(k), and reimbursed travel/expenses

If you're a results-driven technical sales engineer or applications specialist with a deep understanding of cutting tool technologies and CNC machining environments
, we encourage you to apply. This is a career-defining opportunity with a well-established manufacturer that values engineering excellence and customer partnership.

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