• Sales Engineer

    Actalent (Chattanooga, TN)


    Position Summary

    Seeking an experienced professional to lead technical quoting and project coordination in a manufacturing environment, with strong preference for nuclear industry expertise. This role requires exceptional technical writing, analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex drawings and compliance documentation.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop accurate quotations, proposals, and technical documentation.

    + Interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and nuclear QA requirements.

    + Support manufacturability reviews, engineering changes, and project planning.

    + Build strong customer relationships and provide technical support during meetings.

    + Collaborate across departments to manage multiple concurrent projects.

    + Occasional travel for customer visits and industry events.

    Qualifications

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline/equivalent experience).

    + Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing, sales engineering, quoting, or technical project management (10+ years preferred).

    + Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with nuclear compliance frameworks (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1).

    + Skills: Technical writing, cost modeling, risk analysis, and strong communication/organization.

    Core Competencies

    + Manufacturing process expertise (CNC machining, fabrication, engineering services).

    + Proposal development and bid package preparation.

    + Analytical costing and schedule planning.

    + Relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

     

    PTO Holiday Medical, Dental, Vision

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.