GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Technical Sales Engineer/ Manager (Contract Manufacturing)
Chicago, IL
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yrGACC Midwest is the U.S. subsidiary of an established international industrial group specializing in advanced joining and materials processing technologies. The Technical Sales Engineer/Manager will drive business growth by serving as the technical and commercial interface between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on consultative sales and contract manufacturing projects.
International Trade & Development
Hiring Manager
Nicole B.
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities in advanced contract manufacturing and technical services
Manage the full sales cycle: customer engagement → RFQ coordination → technical clarification → proposal alignment → contract discussion
Review customer drawings/specifications and assess manufacturability in collaboration with engineering teams
Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for U.S. customers
Coordinate with engineering, project management, and operations teams in the U.S. and Europe for smooth handover into execution
Support feasibility reviews, customer site visits, audits, and technical evaluations
Monitor customer feedback, market trends, and competitive activity to support commercial strategy
Represent the organization in technical customer meetings, workshops, and selected trade shows
Qualification
Required
Degree in engineering, industrial technology, business, or comparable hands-on manufacturing experience
Several years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or customer-facing roles within a contract manufacturing or advanced manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of drawings, tolerances, materials, and manufacturability
Experience supporting longer-cycle B2B sales processes in technical or regulated industries
A consultative mindset and ability to explain complex topics clearly and confidently
Self-driven working style with comfort operating independently in a growing U.S. organization
Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits and technical discussions
Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally in an international environment
Benefits
Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (individual & family options)
Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement
Company-provided equipment (laptop, mobile phone, company credit card)
Company
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963.
Founded in 1963
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Tomkins
President & CEO
Matthew Wallace
Chief Financial Officer
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