Sales Engineer

Janicki Industries is a private and family-owned business based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah, facility. The Layton Utah facility specializes in machining the largest most complex structures built from carbon fiber composites and aluminum for the aerospace and space exploration markets. The parts produced are installed on todays most advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. Janicki Industries continues to lead the market with both innovations and abilities alike. If you want to drive continuous improvements on long-term production programs or challenge your abilities to start up new projects in rapid development, there is no shortage of diversity in work. At Janicki, we work on complex parts and assemblies for aerospace and space exploration markets.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is located onsite in Layton, Utah.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Sales Engineer:

• Develops and submits technical proposals; interfaces with customers throughout the contract lifecycle
• Manages change orders, scope increases, pricing negotiations, and requirement applicability
• Performs complex aerospace manufacturing estimating activities, often with limited information
• Analyzes 3D geometry, drawings, specifications, RFQs, and Statements of Work
• Provides initial cost and schedule risk assessments and reviews with leadership prior to submittal
• Collaborates with internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements
• Reviews historical project costs and actuals to inform current bid efforts
• Develops cost calculators and estimating templates for future proposals
• Conducts special studies to establish standard time and cost data
• Maintains and expands the customer sales pipeline database, including pricing revisions for forecasting
• Represents Janicki at customer visits and industry tradeshows
• Demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality as a condition of employment
• Performs 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 may require 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 requires candidate agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required
• Experience in manufacturing environments and cost/schedule estimating principles
• Proficiency in English verbal and written communication
• 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
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language