Sales Engineer

Description At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY Sales Engineers are responsible for capturing and growing Janicki’s project base by working directly with customers to understand requirements, prepare cost estimates, and author technical proposals. This role is external-facing and requires strong cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Program Management, and Operations.

Sales Engineers manage proposal development, pricing, and contract scope, and are expected to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and submit technical proposals, interface with customers throughout the contract lifecycle Manage change orders, scope increases, pricing negotiations, and requirement applicability Perform complex aerospace manufacturing estimating activities, often with limited information Analyze 3D geometry, drawings, specifications, RFQs, and Statements of Work Provide initial cost and schedule risk assessments and review with leadership prior to submittal Collaborate with internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements Review historical project costs and actuals to inform current bid efforts Develop cost calculators and estimating templates for future proposals Conduct special studies to establish standard time and cost data Maintain and expand the customer sales pipeline database, including pricing revisions for forecasting Represent Janicki at customer visits and industry tradeshows Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers Maintain good attendance and punctuality as a condition of employment Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US citizen or of legal permanent resident status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3). This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S.

Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and require the candidate to agree to enter into a Continuous Evaluation program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required 2‑4+ years of experience in manufacturing environments and cost/schedule estimating principles desired Familiarity with aerospace processes and terminology Experience with SAP or other ERP systems Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA, NX, etc.) Ability to evaluate technical drawings and apply basic GD&T knowledge Advanced Excel skills for proposal development and presentation Experience supporting projects from bid through delivery Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION Salary range for this role is between $83,000 and $145,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role.

Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities. BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) 401k with employer matching Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays) Several shift options Premium pay for off shifts Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.

Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer. Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997. As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis).

Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety‑sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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