Title: Area Sales Manager
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is responsible for driving sales growth within the assigned territory by offering innovative solutions that meet customer manufacturing and production needs, specifically through the sale of machine tools and related technologies. This role involves the management of both prospective and existing client relationships and reports directly to the Sales Director. Compensation includes a base salary and commission.

Essential Job Functions:

To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The following functions are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

• Promote and sell machine tool products and services, providing technical sales support as needed.

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to assess and fulfill equipment needs.

• Develop and present proposals tailored to customer requirements.

• Recommend improved equipment or materials to optimize customer operations.

• Conduct regular customer site visits—up to a minimum of 25 visits per week—to address technical challenges and explore sales opportunities.

• Provide on-site support to resolve complex engineering issues.

• Submit weekly territory planning and management information reports.

• Complete expense reports in accordance with company policy and deadlines.

• Participate in semiannual visits to international manufacturing facilities (e.g., in Japan, Germany, Italy, and China).

• Develop strategic and tactical sales plans to meet or exceed annual sales goals.

• Partner with engineering teams to support customer demonstrations and technical evaluations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant B2B sales experience.

• 2–5 years of experience in business development or B2B sales.

• Experience in machine tool sales or manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Job Title: Director of R&D and Engineering

Location: Michigan, USA

Salary: $170k - $210k

The Director of R&D and Engineering plays a key leadership role in the design, innovation, and development of advanced CNC grinding machinery. This position is responsible for shaping the engineering culture, setting technical standards, and guiding projects from concept through post-assembly support. The role involves overseeing research and development initiatives, leading detailed design processes, and ensuring project execution aligns with customer needs, cost, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Design & Development
  Lead the design and engineering of CNC grinding machines, including mechanical structures, spindles, linear guides, dressers, bearings, electrical systems, and software interfaces.

• Innovation & R&D
  Drive new technology development to improve machine performance, thermal stability, vibration reduction, and tool life.

• CAD & Simulation
  Oversee design modeling, assemblies, and bills of materials using SolidWorks. Perform and review simulations to confirm durability and system integrity.

• Prototyping & Testing
  Supervise prototype builds, lead performance testing, and implement iterative design improvements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work closely with Sales, Operations, vendors, and customers to ensure system integration and successful delivery.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  Mentor and support junior engineers, review design output for accuracy and compliance, and foster a high-performance engineering culture.

• Technical Support & Troubleshooting
  Provide technical guidance during machine assembly, commissioning, and field service, either on-site or remotely.

• Continuous Improvement
  Lead efforts to enhance machine performance, reduce costs, and improve engineering workflows.

• Travel
  Visit customer and supplier facilities as needed for design validation, vendor qualification, and technical support.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, drawings, BOMs); working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.

• Deep understanding of engineering principles, machine systems, and manufacturing processes.

• Hands-on expertise in grinding machine technology or precision equipment.

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and design for manufacturability.

• Strong project management skills, able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional business communications.

• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and advanced problem-solving skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• At least 8 years of experience in machine design, ideally focused on CNC grinding machinery or comparable high-precision systems.

• Prior leadership or mentoring experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Relocation package

• Company-matched 401(k)

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance from day one

• Life & AD&D insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Bonus program

• Wellness reimbursement

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Warrington, UK
Salary: £32k - £40k

We’re looking for a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role is key to keeping production running smoothly by focusing on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) while responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

You’ll work across a wide variety of equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and complete preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks to the highest standards.

• Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise downtime.

• Support day-to-day engineering operations across production lines and site facilities.

• Maintain engineering stock, tools, and consumables to 5S standards.

• Champion Health & Safety and ensure compliance at all times.

• Accurately complete PPM and CMMS documentation.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects.

• Deliver maintenance KPIs agreed with the Engineering Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in preventative and corrective maintenance within manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems (AC/DC motors, drives, control panels, hydraulics, pneumatics, three-phase).

• Experience working with PPM schedules and CMMS systems.

• Comfortable working as part of a small, multi-skilled maintenance team.

• Organised approach, ensuring work areas and engineering stock are maintained to 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or minimum NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• 3+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable (not essential)

• Experience in glass manufacturing or related heavy industry.

• Basic PLC fault-finding knowledge.

• Lean / CI tools (5S, Kaizen, TPM, RCA).

• IOSH / NEBOSH certification.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Pension and holiday package.

• Ongoing training and career development.

• A supportive, team-driven environment where safety and quality come first.