Posted 1w ago

Sales Application Engineering Manager

@ Senneca Holdings
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead team, Coordinate teams, Oversee designs
Requirements Summary:Lead SAE team, design/coordinate client projects, cross-functional collaboration, travel up to 15%.
Technical Tools Mentioned:SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, CRM, ERP
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Sales Application Engineering Manager

Our company
offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical,
dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; short-term and
long-term disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA); health savings accounts
(HSA); three weeks of paid time off (PTO); parental leave; 9 paid holidays;
various optional benefits; and a 401(k) plan with a company match. We also
provide career development opportunities, tuition assistance, and a diverse,
inclusive, and welcoming culture making it one of the best in the industry.

We are searching for an experienced Sales Application Engineering Manager at our Salt Lake City, UT facility. 

Position Summary: The Sales Application Engineering
Manager is responsible for leading the Sales Application Engineering (SAE)
team, including a remote international team, in the design, development, and
execution of customer projects. This role ensures the team delivers accurate,
timely, and cost-effective engineered solutions that align with customer
requirements and business objectives.

This position partners closely with Sales, Product
Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure all
technical, commercial, and operational requirements are met. The manager is
accountable for team performance, global coordination, process standardization,
and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction,
operational efficiency, and profitability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To successfully
perform this job, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with
disabilities. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

  • Lead, manage, and develop the Sales Application
    Engineering team, including a remote international team, to ensure high
    performance, accountability, and consistent execution across all locations
  • Coordinate work across time zones and ensure effective
    communication, collaboration, and alignment between international team members
  • Oversee the design and execution of client projects,
    ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company standards
  • Establish priorities, allocate workload, and ensure
    timely completion of drawings, quotes, and proposals
  • Partner with Sales leadership to align on project
    expectations, timelines, and customer deliverables
  • Review and approve technical designs, bills of materials,
    and proposals for accuracy and completeness
  • Drive consistency and standardization across design
    processes, tools, and outputs
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase
    efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer outcomes
  • Support complex or high visibility projects by providing
    technical guidance and problem-solving support
  • Collaborate with Product Management on new product
    development, product improvements, and application standards
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure
    designs are manufacturable, cost effective, and aligned with production
    capabilities
  • Monitor team performance metrics including turnaround
    time, accuracy, and project throughput
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and
    performance management
  • Participate in customer meetings and provide technical
    leadership as needed
  • Support field activities including site visits,
    measurements, and installation support as required
  • Ensure alignment with company goals related to customer
    satisfaction, lead times, and profitability
  • Must be able to travel up to 15%
  • All other duties as assigned.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies,
    procedures and requirements
  • Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision to
    ensure prompt resolution
  • Attend scheduled safety training
  • Support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed
    safety goals
  • Recommend improved safety practices
  • Practice safe work habits and proper use of equipment and
    PPE
  • Ensure adherence to lockout procedures when applicable

PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:

  • Responsible for supporting and complying with the
    company’s Integrated Management System, which aligns with ISO 9001 (Quality),
    ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.
  • Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental
    responsibility by following established IMS procedures aligned with ISO 9001,
    14001, and 45001 standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Include education, experience,
special skills, licenses and/or certifications required. The list below
represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.)

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical
    field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Five or more years of experience in application
    engineering, design engineering, or similar technical role
  • Three or more years of leadership, team lead, or
    supervisory experience, or demonstrated ability to lead and develop others,
    including international or remote teams
  • Strong experience using SolidWorks modeling software
  • Track record of improving response times, SLA adherence,
    or cross‑team handoffs
  • Advanced understanding of drafting and design principles,
    including parametric modeling
  • Experience developing bills of materials, quotes, and
    technical proposals
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and
    installation or construction practices
  • Experience working cross functionally with Sales, Product
    Management, and Operations teams
  • Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication
    skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
    environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and ERP systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
  • Occasional walking and standing in a manufacturing
    environment
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
  • Regular use of office equipment including computers,
    phones, printers, and scanners
  • Occasional visits to the production floor requiring
    appropriate PPE
  • Work environment is primarily office based with some
    exposure to manufacturing areas, including noise, machinery, and temperature
    changes

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of
the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be
assigned at any time with or without notice.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

**Please no Third-party candidates or phone calls**