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Sales Engineer | Industrial Finishing | $61K–$70K + Commission

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationQuakertown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 8, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Sales Engineer | Industrial Finishing | $61K–$70K + Commission
Quakertown, PA | On-Site | Full-Time

Yanny Almanzar
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 929-523-6975
Email: Yanny@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Sales Engineer for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. This position combines technical manufacturing knowledge with customer-facing sales responsibilities and is focused on industrial finishing processes, equipment, and manufacturing solutions.

Candidates should bring hands-on experience within industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related environment. Relevant backgrounds may include finishing companies, job shops, manufacturing facilities with in-house finishing operations, or production and operations roles involving direct customer interaction.

COMPENSATION
• $61,000–$70,000 base salary
• Commission
• Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Develop new business opportunities within the assigned manufacturing territory.
• Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate finishing equipment, solutions, and process improvements.
• Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Develop relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
• Manage customer and sales activity through CRM and related technology tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support project implementation and customer satisfaction.
• Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations as needed.
• Stay current on finishing technologies, manufacturing trends, and competitive offerings.

TECHNICAL FOCUS
Relevant finishing-process experience may include:
• Abrasive blasting equipment and processes
• Vibratory finishing systems
• Surface preparation
• Deburring and polishing operations
• Metal finishing processes
• Industrial finishing equipment

Requirements

Requirements
• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related industry REQUIRED
• Direct experience with one or more industrial finishing processes or equipment types REQUIRED
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment with exposure to finishing operations REQUIRED
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude REQUIRED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills REQUIRED
• Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and related sales-technology tools REQUIRED
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory REQUIRED
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation REQUIRED
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident work authorization REQUIRED
• Ability to work on-site in Quakertown, PA REQUIRED

Preferred
• Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer-facing responsibilities
• Knowledge of process improvement, production efficiency, and manufacturing workflows
• Established relationships within the regional manufacturing community
• Technical or engineering-related education, training, or certifications

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975.

Key Skills
Sales EngineeringIndustrial FinishingManufacturing ProcessesEquipment SalesTechnical PresentationsCRM SystemsAbrasive BlastingVibratory FinishingSurface PreparationDeburringPolishingMetal FinishingMechanical AptitudeCustomer Relationship ManagementProject ImplementationTechnical Recommendations
Categories
SalesManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
Commission
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Sales Engineer will develop new business opportunities by identifying customer manufacturing challenges and recommending appropriate finishing equipment and solutions. They are responsible for conducting customer visits, preparing technical proposals, and managing sales activities through CRM tools.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$61,000 - $70,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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