Sales Engineer - Composite Machinery & Automation

Sales Engineer - Composite Machinery & Automation Position Overview

This is more than a sales role - it's an opportunity to become a trusted technical partner to customers.

You will work closely with manufacturers across the composites industry to understand production processes, identify challenges, and develop tailored engineering solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

From first enquiry through to project commencement, you will manage customer relationships, develop technical proposals and quotations, and work alongside our engineering team to bring solutions to life.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Saltash, with occasional UK and international travel
Hours: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

The Role

This is more than a sales role - it's an opportunity to become a trusted technical partner to customers.

You will work closely with manufacturers across the composites industry to understand production processes, identify challenges, and develop tailored engineering solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

From first enquiry through to project commencement, you will manage customer relationships, develop technical proposals and quotations, and work alongside our engineering team to bring solutions to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Building relationships with new and existing customers.
• Understanding manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
• Developing bespoke equipment proposals and quotations.
• Managing opportunities throughout the full sales cycle.
• Working closely with engineering and technical teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with customer requirements.
• Supporting product demonstrations, trials and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Attending customer visits, tradeshows and occasional international travel.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering, or similar.
• Proven experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Confidence discussing technical solutions with customers.
• A proactive, self motivated attitude.
• Desire to be part of a growing, ambitious business.
• Willingness to travel (UK and Europe). Experience in composites manufacturing, automation machinery, industrial equipment or process systems would be highly advantageous.

Our Culture

• Be Approachable
• Ask Questions
• Own It

What You Will Get

• 30 days annual leave to start, plus an additional day per year of service (up to five additional days).
• Westfield Healthcare cover including dental and wellbeing support.
• China Fleet Country Club membership with access to gym, pool and facilities.
• Enhanced sick pay at management discretion.
• Regular social and team events.