Sales Engineer
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationBuffalo, NY
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentCommercial, Business Development
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJun 16, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jun 16, 2026No pay range listed, though New York requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or technical pre-sales
Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard engineering documentation tools
Experience supporting sales, estimating, or proposal development in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Exposure to modular construction, industrial fabrication, or engineered-to-order products
Familiarity with NPI processes, cost modeling, or early-phase project feasibility analysis
Experience standardizing processes, templates, or technical workflows
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
PTO
About the company
GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
GTI Energy is seeking a Sales Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background to serve as the technical front line for new business opportunities. This role sits within the Business Development team and acts as the primary technical owner during project intake, scoping, feasibility evaluation, and pricing development.
This individual functions as a pre-sales engineer allocated to BD, bridging customer requirements, internal engineering teams, and commercial strategy to ensure new projects are accurately scoped, technically viable, and competitively priced.
Responsibilities
Project Intake & Technical Scoping
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Lead technical intake for new business opportunities, serving as the primary engineering point of contact for BD.
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Facilitate kickoff meetings for new projects, ensuring alignment on scope, assumptions, risks, and delivery requirements.
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Review customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to assess feasibility, complexity, and risk.
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Document and communicate estimating assumptions, technical clarifications, exclusions, and open items required from customers.
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Partner with NPI and Engineering teams to evaluate prototype concepts, change requests, and early production feasibility.
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Identify technical risks, cost drivers, and manufacturability considerations early in the sales cycle.
Proposal Development & Pricing Support
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Develop clear, structured cost summaries and supporting documentation for new project pricing.
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Support Business Development in packaging final proposals, ensuring technical completeness and commercial accuracy.
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Translate engineering requirements into pricing inputs aligned with GTI’s manufacturing capabilities.
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Maintain and continuously improve standardized templates, tools, and workflows used for estimating and proposal development.
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Ensure scope clarity between customer requirements and internal deliverables prior to contract award.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Act as a liaison between Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality during the pre-award phase.
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Support internal handoff from sales to execution teams following project award to ensure scope continuity.
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Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating accuracy and project scoping.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
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3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or technical pre-sales.
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Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
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Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard engineering documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Nice to have
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Experience supporting sales, estimating, or proposal development in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
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Exposure to modular construction, industrial fabrication, or engineered-to-order products.
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Familiarity with NPI processes, cost modeling, or early-phase project feasibility analysis.
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Experience standardizing processes, templates, or technical workflows.
Benefits and Perks
GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
Perks & Benefits
GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company match (where applicable)
•
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
•
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
•
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
•
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
•
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
•
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
•
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
Legal
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
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