Field Sales Engineer

Field Sales Engineer – CNC Machining / Cutting Tools / Manufacturing

Field-based
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car (EV/Hybrid) + Full Benefits

Overview:

Are you a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, or CNC machining specialist with experience in cutting tools or metal cutting?

With our client you’ll work directly with advanced manufacturers to improve machining performance, reduce costs, and implement cutting-edge tooling solutions across industries such as aerospace and precision engineering.

This is more than a sales role—it's a technical partnership position where your engineering expertise drives real-world results.

What you’ll be doing:

Developing and growing a territory through technical sales and account management
Advising customers on cutting tool applications, machining strategies, and process improvements
Delivering hands-on support, product trials, and cost-saving solutions
Working with distributors and end users across CNC machining environments
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time reduction, tool life optimisation)
Using CRM and digital tools to manage pipeline and customer activity
What you’ll bring:

Experience in metal cutting, CNC machining, or cutting tool applications
Background as a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or CNC Programmer
Knowledge of milling, turning, or 5-axis machining
Strong communication skills and ability to influence at shop-floor and management level
Commercial awareness or experience in technical sales (desirable)
Nice to have:

Aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience
Experience with indexable tooling systems
What you’ll get:

Competitive base salary + performance bonus
EV or Hybrid company car
Private medical insurance + health cash plan
Pension scheme + life assurance
Ongoing training and career development within a global engineering leader
The opportunity to work on high-value technical projects with leading manufacturers
Apply now:

If you’re a machining expert or technical sales professional ready to take the next step into a dynamic, customer-facing role—we want to hear from you.

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