Engineering Jobs in Shaker Heights, OH

Sales Account Executive- Manufacturing

Company Description

IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, advances the way companies use technology to design, develop, and manage complex engineering projects. As the market leader in North America, we continue to enjoy a great deal of success even in these unprecedented times. Our culture is supportive, dynamic, collaborative, and driven to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers and our employees. If you are looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Account Executive who is passionate, self-motivated, and business savvy, with a strong desire to overachieve their professional and financial goals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your solution selling skills, to drive business within named accounts in the Manufacturing sector. In this role you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our best in class, presales, customer success, and professional services teams, to ensure that your customers view you as a trusted advisor who can deliver solutions well past software alone.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sales cycle from researching accounts to closing business.
• Discovering, developing, and managing business relationships with prospects and current customers to sell software, services, and other related solutions.
• Selling wide and deep into accounts by identifying client needs and opportunities where IMAGINiT products and services will improve client growth and productivity.
• Leading account strategy sessions with current clients, prospects, and internal teams.
• Developing and delivering presentations and proposals.
• Increasing IMAGINiT visibility in the industry by attending networking events, using social media, referrals, etc.
• Collaborating across IMAGINiT business units working with other channel partners to secure customer business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales experience selling software solutions to mid-size and large enterprises.
• Measurable track record in new business development and overachieving sales team targets.
• Proven hunter mentality with a track record of sales success.
• Strong business acumen, and ability to have business conversations at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to manage the entire sales process from prospecting through close.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and CRM usage.
• Experience with multi-product/services selling is a plus.
• Experience selling within the Manufacturing sector is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is a plus.

Additional Information

What can you expect?

• Comprehensive onboarding program and on-going training that prepares you for success.
• Approachable leadership team who truly cares about you and your customers.
• Opportunities for growth and development with opportunities to move up or horizontally within the organization.
• You will be surrounded by armies of people that you can leverage from a strong technical team including pre-and-post sales engineers, marketing, and a technical support team second to none.

Hybrid/Remote Work

• Ability to maintain appropriate productivity and performance.
• Have a work environment that is free from distractions and has a reliable internet connection.
• Ability to dedicate their full attention to their job duties and be available via Teams and/or phone during work hours.
• Required to attend all mandatory meetings and/or events and be responsive to any communication from colleagues, customers, and management.

Travel

• 20-25% annually

Total Compensation

• Salary $75,000-$85,000
• OTE Range $180,000 Plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account with Employer Matching Contribution
• Limited Purpose FSA Account
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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We celebrate employment equity and diversity! We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on disability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, provincial or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship.

Description:

United Protective Technologies is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to join our team in the high-performance coatings industry. The Account Executive will be responsible for generating new business, managing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth by promoting our PVD and DLC coating services across a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, firearms, medical, and metal forming.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• New Business Development: Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in target markets for PVD and DLC coating services.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts; maintain long-term, strategic relationships.
• Sales Process Management: Lead the entire sales cycle from initial contact and quoting to closing, onboarding, and after-sales support.
• Technical Consultations: Work with engineering and production teams to provide technically sound proposals, advise on material compatibility, and ensure coating specifications meet customer requirements.
• Quoting and Pricing: Prepare and present accurate quotations; negotiate pricing and terms within company guidelines.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy and innovation.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records in CRM; provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and activity reports to management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand customer engineering drawings/specs.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical understanding of thin film coatings.
• Blueprint and Spec Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, coating specifications, and tolerances.
• Pipeline Management: Experience managing a sales pipeline of 30–50 active accounts with varying revenue potential and project complexity

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years in technical sales or account management, preferably in surface treatments, coatings, or manufacturing services.
• Familiarity with PVD coatings or similar technologies (e.g., plating, anodizing, heat treatment) is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred.

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and technically proficient Outside Sales Representative to drive revenue growth by developing new OEM and distributor accounts while expanding business with existing customers across an assigned territory. This role is responsible for selling a comprehensive product line including standard hex socket screws, set screws, dowel pins, and custom cold-formed and precision machined contract parts. The Outside Sales Representative will position product quality, high fill rates, and technical expertise competitively within the marketplace. This role works closely with the National Sales Manager, Inside Sales team, Plant Manager, Tooling Engineers, and Production Supervisors to deliver tailored solutions that win and retain business.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

• Prospect, develop, and close new OEM and distributor accounts within the assigned territory
• Expand market share within existing accounts by identifying and securing additional opportunities
• Conduct on-site product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Partner with distributors to convert competitor accounts

Technical Sales & Quoting

• Prepare competitive price quotes and bids based on material costs, labor, tooling, and production schedules
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, materials, tooling, and quality requirements to determine feasibility for custom or special parts
• Submit bids with accurate delivery timelines
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to confirm manufacturing capabilities for custom work

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain detailed records of account activity, opportunities, and customer interactions
• Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication and timely issue resolution
• Provide territory updates, competitive insights, and project opportunities to the National Sales Manager
• Address customer concerns with urgency and professionalism

Company Representation

• Represent the organization at industry trade shows and trade association events
• Participate in sales and operations planning meetings
• Contribute to process improvements within Inside Sales to enhance efficiency and customer service
• Complete special assignments to support order handling and overall customer success

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, business, or related field — or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of outside sales experience in industrial manufacturing, fasteners, or distribution
• Working knowledge of fastener specifications, threads, materials, and grades
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfort learning internal systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory (up to 60–75%)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Experience selling socket head cap screws or related fastener products
• Familiarity with cold heading, screw machining, or CNC manufacturing processes
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar technical software
• Existing relationships with OEM purchasing contacts or fastener distributors

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to translate technical specifications into clear customer value propositions
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and drive solutions

Commission:

• 5–10% on net new business
• 2–4% on existing account growth

Additional Benefits:

• Monthly car allowance
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match and 4% employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Continuing education and trade association participation

• Strong Benefits
• Great Company Culture
• Family Atmosphere
• Limitless Growth Potential
• Flexible Schedule
• Profit Sharing
• Strong Yearly Bonuses

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino LLP has openings for Electrical/Software Patent Attorneys/Agents/Engineers.

The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical and/or software technologies. Responsibilities for these positions include all aspects of the patent practice both domestic and international, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

All candidates must have excellent academic credentials with a minimum BS Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or possibly other related engineering disciplines. Admission to the Patent Bar for patent agents is required, and Patent Attorneys must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

The EE/Physics/Computer software group at Tarolli is a team that is always excited about technology and is looking for team members with a similar mindset. The team is looking for members with experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical, computer software, physics, telecommunications and electro-mechanical arts including any or all of communication systems, superconducting technologies, navigation systems, network architectures, processor systems, RF circuitry, microwave systems, analog and digital circuitry, optical systems, imaging systems, semiconductor processing, semiconductor packaging, memory systems, software algorithms, encryption/decryption technologies, cloud computing, machine learning and predictive modeling.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and can include salary, or salary and percentage of billings. Increases in billing percentages are also commensurate with experience. Partnership track is also available for strong performers.