Engineering Village Jobs in Perry, OH

About William Neundorfer & Co.

Since 1959, William Neundorfer & Co. (WNC) has been a trusted manufacturer representative delivering guaranteed, high-quality solutions in bulk material processing and corrosion control coatings. We partner with world-class principals to solve complex industrial challenges for our diverse client base across Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, and Western New York.

Technical Sales Representative

This isn't a role about just selling products—it's about becoming a trusted technical advisor to clients who depend on your expertise. If you have the drive to pursue new opportunities and the technical acumen to deliver results, your success and your income will reflect your efforts.

What We Offer

• Uncapped earning potential with compensation tied directly to sales performance
• Established relationships with world-class principal suppliers
• A 65+ year legacy of industry expertise and client trust
• Supportive team environment with office and warehouse resources in Painesville, OH
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships across a defined territory

Work Environment

This is a field-based role requiring in-person client engagement and presence at our Painesville office and warehouse. The position involves a combination of office work, client site visits, and travel throughout the sales territory. This role is hands-on and industrial in nature, working directly with manufacturing and processing equipment.

WNC maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an expert technical consultant, analyzing client needs in areas like mixing and blending, vibratory feeding and conveying, corrosion control and prevention, level control and inventory management, material handling and flow solutions and custom engineered system solutions
• Manage the complete client relationship lifecycle—from initial contact and needs assessment through technical proposal development and solution delivery
• Create and present compelling technical proposals that demonstrate clear value and ROI for clients
• Partner with world-class principal suppliers and internal teams to design and deliver the optimal solution for every customer
• Identify and develop relationships with potential principals who offer best-in-class solutions aligned with our agency's mission
• Present and maintain a professional, self-managed, and organized approach to sales activities and client communications

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering required. This is a hands-on industrial equipment role, not an inside software or IT position.
• 5–10 years of industrial experience with a demonstrated track record in technical sales and/or applications engineering
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creative approach to addressing client challenges
• Self-motivated and independent with a drive for personal and agency success
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (MVR will be reviewed prior to employment)
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% initially to support client needs, with increased travel as territory develops

Preferred

• Experience in bulk material handling equipment and/or corrosion control coatings
• Existing relationships within industrial markets in Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, or Western New York

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• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• 401K eligibility
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
  
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays
  

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• Oversee and execute the quality inspection of products before shipment, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and internal quality standards.
  
• Operate and maintain complex machinery, including setup, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
  
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for critical quality issues, driving cross-functional teams to identify and implement effective solutions.
  
• Develop and implement quality control plans for new products and processes, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
  
• Analyze production data and quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, utilizing statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools.
  
• Train and mentor employees on advanced inspection techniques and quality standards.
  
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely and responsibly, adhering to all applicable regulations and company procedures.
  
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, productivity, and safety.
  
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and customer service, to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Lead and participate in problem-solving teams to address complex manufacturing challenges and improve overall operational efficiency.
  

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• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  
• Able to obtain Lift Truck Operator's license.
  
• Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications.
  
• Maintain a service and quality focus, addressing issues and communicating root causes.
  
• Contribute actively in a team environment, promoting open communication.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in key tasks, embrace learning and knowledge sharing, and engage in cross-training.
  
• Possess flexibility and dependability to support production and customer focus.
  

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• Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time.
  
• Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds 50% of your shift.
  
• Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures.
  

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• Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.
  
• Pre-Hire Medical Questionnaire: Upon accepting a role, you will be required to complete a pre-hire medical questionnaire. This is a standard procedure to ensure your ability to safely perform the job's physical demands and to identify any potential health concerns.
  
• Falsification of Medical Information: Falsifying information on the medical questionnaire is a serious offense and may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
  

• Safety: We prioritize the safety of all our employees. We provide comprehensive safety training and a safe working environment.

Tool & Die Maker

Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. We are currently seeking an individual, Tool and Die Maker, for our expanding Tool Room.

Our Tool Room consists of standard Tool Room machines, along with VMC’s and Tool and Die Makers at Cometic Gasket are responsible for building and repairing our progressive and single hit metal stamping dies and the safe & successful operation of all production tooling.

A successful candidate shall have several years of experience working with tight tolerance progressive dies in a medium to long run stamping environment on up to 200-ton presses.

Responsibilities:

· Machining of die sets, die sections, and tooling components

· Build/repair progressive, single hit dies, jigs and fixtures

· Plan and perform bench and machine operations for tooling

· Fit and assemble sections and components for dies, jigs and fixtures

· Continuous improvement of tooling

Experience:

· Tool and Die: 4 years State Certified or 6 years of documented tool room exp.

· Trouble Shooting: 2 years exp. Min.

· Previous experience in tooling and manufacturing

· Previous experience in working with progressive and pierce/blank dies

· Knowledge of basic TR equipment and machinery

· Prior CNC and Wire EDM experience is a plus.

· Excellent attendance is required.

· High school degree or equivalent

· Journeyman State Certification or 6 years in building and repairing metal stamping dies

· Self-motivated individual capable of working independently.

· Proactive and self-disciplined

PAY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

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.