Engineering Village Jobs in Elk River, MN

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Representative – Tube Fabrication Services to accelerate growth in fabricated metal components and tube-based assemblies. This role is heavily focused on new business development, prospecting, and expanding market presence across OEM, industrial, and custom fabrication markets.

$90,000 Base + commission

Hybrid schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth for fabrication capabilities and tube-based assembly services.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets within assigned territories and market segments.
• Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities in an OEM B2B environment.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools with clear activity tracking and forecasting accuracy.
• Develop long-term relationships with engineering teams, procurement, buyers, and operational leadership at customer organizations.
• Conduct on-site customer visits, technical presentations, and plant tours to understand customer applications and requirements.
• Lead factory tours and sales presentations for prospective customers.
• Provide customers with technical guidance on manufacturability, welding processes, tolerances, materials, and design feasibility in partnership with internal engineering and estimating teams.
• Interpret and review blueprints, CAD models, and technical specifications for accurate proposal development.
• Share customer and market insights with internal teams to support continuous improvement and business initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive offerings, and new technologies in tube fabrication, metal processing, and assembly production.
• Represent the organization at tradeshows, conferences, and industry events to strengthen market visibility.
• Travel approximately 30–50%.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 3+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or OEM sales experience.
• Proven success in new business development and consultative technical selling.
• Experience with metal fabrication

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and make-to-order environments.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).

Professional Skills

• Strong hunter mentality — competitive, persistent, and results-driven.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Consultative sales approach with ability to translate technical capabilities into customer solutions.

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportechs reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $77,500 - $87,500 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

To assist the Production Manager by overseeing the manufacturing process on an operating shift and performing responsibilities of the manager as needed. This position will create and coordinate strategic decisions regarding staffing, planning, training, performance and communication across all shifts. This position requires a visible and engaged leadership style that empowers and promotes involvement, communication, clear expectations, accountability and a passion for excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Coach, mentor and develop employees, which includes production supervisors and VSTLs across all shifts to ensure alignment of strategy across the entire value stream. Identify and develop high potential employees for greater levels of responsibility and scope of position
• Lead and sustain strategic Value Stream improvements by driving accountability, optimizing performance metrics, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across operations.
• Serve as the designated backup to the Production Manager, ensuring seamless continuity of daily operations and management-level communication by leading Tier III, Labor Planning, and L10 meetings in their absence.
• Provide leadership oversight to Production Supervisors by reinforcing performance expectations, delivering developmental feedback, and mentoring emerging leaders, with readiness to assume direct supervisory responsibility when required.
• Oversee new product launches, making sure processes run smoothly, problems are addressed quickly, and targets are met so products reach customers on time
• Create daily production schedule for the value stream to allow for supervisors to plan work and personnel assignments for their shifts.
• Review daily production schedule for the department in order to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift.
• Create and deliver presentations to direct reports, peers, etc., on operational topics.
• Lead, manage and hold team accountable to organizations policies and procedures which includes completing probationary reviews, quarterly check ins and year end performance management of direct team. Recommends performance increases and developmental opportunities in partnership with the Production Manager
• Hire, train and evaluate staff.
• Achieve desired results in safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment. Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with company best practices and policies.
• Champion organizational alignment by communicating company strategy to production teams and ensuring employee questions and feedback are shared with senior leadership.
• Anticipate and determine cause of delays in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules. Report promptly to Production Manager when delays occur, estimate time of delay and when operations will be resumed.
• Lead the implementation of SOPs and best practices to improve efficiency and quality and report key performance indicators to senior management.
• With department manager and appropriate staff personnel, review operations where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures and lean principles.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1s.
• Collaborates with departments and shifts across organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers.
• Foster an environment that aligns with Sportechs core beliefs and values and builds upon a culture that is in service to our people and community.
• Create a great place to work through developing first class leaders and driving a culture of continuous improvement, safe working environment, and open dialogue.
• Act as a change agent, promoting flexible and open mindsets to new opportunities.
• Partner with HR to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-10 years supervisory experience required. Previous experience in manufacturing supervision strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage personnel across multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated leadership presence with an ability to influence, inspire and guide teams, maintaining credibility while fostering engagement and accountability at all levels
• Strong aptitude for reviewing data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions, with thorough attention to detail to ensure operational accuracy and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated capability to address and resolve workplace issues constructively and effectively, maintaining positive team dynamics
• Equipment trouble-shooting and mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.

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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.