Application Sales EngineerQuick Spring California - Whittier, CA 90603OverviewSalary Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category SalesDescriptionThe Sales Application Engineer is a customer-facing, technically focused role responsible for generating new business and expanding existing accounts by delivering value-based spring and formed wire solutions tailored to customer applications. This position serves as a technical partner to customers—supporting spring design, estimation, and quotation—while also acting as a key liaison between sales, engineering, and operations to ensure manufacturable, cost-effective, and high-performance solutions.Sales Application Engineers work directly with customer engineering and purchasing teams to evaluate applications involving force, motion, fatigue resistance, and durability.
The role spans the full project lifecycle—from application review and concept development through design, technical estimation, quoting, prototyping, validation, and production launch. Internally, this position supports engineering and operations with new program introductions, analytics-driven problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.Responsibility and AuthorityCustomer-Facing & Sales SupportAct as a technical interface to customers, supporting spring and formed wire design needs with application-driven, value-based solutionsPartner with internal and external sales teams to identify, develop, and close new business opportunitiesPrepare technical estimates and formal quotations, balancing performance requirements, manufacturability, cost, and lead timeDesign & Technical EngineeringDesign compression, extension, and torsion springs, wire forms, and flat metal componentsPerform load, stress, fatigue, and material analyses to validate application performanceSupport prototyping, testing, PPAP, and customer qualification requirementsCosting, Estimation & Project SupportDevelop BOMs, routings, and detailed cost models to support accurate pricing and quotingCollaborate closely with production, tooling, and quality teams to ensure designs are production-readyServe as a technical liaison on new programs, engineering changes, and customer-driven initiativesOperational & Continuous Improvement SupportSupport internal engineering and operations teams on new project launches and special assignmentsParticipate in deep-dive analytics, root cause investigations, and Kaizen / continuous improvement effortsProvide ongoing technical support throughout the production lifecyclePerform additional tasks as determined by the company.QualificationsRequirementsB.S. in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering or related3-5 years minimum experience in varied engineering and sales experience2D or 3D CAD experienceStrong computer skills, specifically Microsoft ExcelWillingness to work additional hours including nights and weekends (on a case-by-case basis as deemed necessary)Travel - minimal to none