GWS Tool Group

Lead and support customer projects, analyze technical needs, develop proposals, resolve implementation issues, deliver training, and collaborate across teams to support aerospace manufacturing solutions. | Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years aerospace manufacturing experience, advanced machining knowledge, CAD/CAM proficiency, strong problem-solving and project management skills. | Job Title: Aerospace Application Engineer Department: Corporate Reports to: Vice President Engineering & Technology Classification: Exempt Location: West US Travel: Yes Job Summary: As an Aerospace Applications Engineer at GWS Tool Group, you will play a critical role in delivering our customers competitive engineered solutions through industry leading products and processes which will lower customers total cost and secure sustainable aftermarket sales growth. He/she will apply tools, techniques, and processes from standardized and/or optimized processing methods. The position will involve working across multifunctional teams to support sales growth Duties/Responsibilities: • Take lead, manage and/or support customer projects • Pre-sales activities include analyzing customer’s technical needs and suggesting solutions • Post-sales activities include resolving implementation problems and conducting training • Analyze customers’ technical needs, develop proposals outlining how the organization’s products and services can meet their needs • Provide customers with documentation such as cycle times, simulations, cutting data, etc. • Respond to more complex technical questions regarding GWS Tool Group’s products • Develop and deliver training to educate internal employees and customers • Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve technical problems that arise during or after implementation. • Develops test applications used for in-house testing, including customer-specific components and representative features • Maintain direct contact with sales, production and customers as necessary to ensure effective levels of communication • Actively support best practice sharing and network efficiency related to our resources to include tooling, application, processing, machining and cutting data. • Explore, identify, and develop new products and application areas • Participates in customer/component mapping and GAP analysis Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering • Proven experience (5 years) in aerospace manufacturing • Advanced application knowledge and experience in machining within the aerospace industry on key aerospace components • Desired CAD/CAM- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX and/or Mastercam • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement process improvements • Analytical and problem-solving skills of basic manufacturing processes • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. • Experience in the manufacturing industry or similar environments is a plus. Physical Requirements: • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Ability to drive or fly to all facilities Other Information • Travel is required (desired 30%), domestic and international All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Manage customer accounts and generate new sales opportunities by educating customers on tooling products and applications, conducting sales presentations, and liaising with distributors. | 1-3 years manufacturing experience with tooling knowledge, ability to assist customers with tooling applications, good communication and organizational skills, and willingness to travel frequently. | Job Title: Application Specialist Company: GWS Tool Group Department: Sales Reports to: District Sales Manager Classification: Exempt Location: Wisconsin and Minnesota Territory Travel: Travel Required Job Summary: We are seeking an Applications Specialist of Solid Round and Insert Cutting Tools. A successful representative is responsible for account management and generating new opportunities for the organization. The main task involves understanding customers' needs in metalworking, as well as educating customers, prospects, and distributors of GWS Tool Groups products and capabilities. It is essential for the applications specialist to effectively provide detailed information on various products, programs or services offered by GWS Tool Group, but also clearly and effectively communicate what the customer needs back to the GWS Tool Group team. Supervisory Responsibilities: • none Duties/Responsibilities: • Scheduling appointments, meeting existing customers in order to review customer applications and product requirements and to determine opportunities. • Effective planning to conduct sales presentations by meeting customers physically on a daily basis. • Liaising between the company and the customers for up-to-date conditions on pricing, service, and latest product release launches. • Generating and developing prospect accounts to increase revenue, by partnering with the distribution chain. • Continuously updating all customers on company product modifications, changes, and enhancements. • Enhancing up to date knowledge on new products, procedures, services, and tools by attending departmental and training meetings. • Maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to portray the company in a positive manner. • Effectively attending conferences and trade shows. • Using marketing data to maximize sales effectiveness and efficiency by using relevant sales management tools. • Organizing joint sale calls and attending them with distributors. • Preparing reports for sales and marketing and maintaining expense accounts. • Updating and maintenance of customer accounts including contact names and numbers for future sales. • With the help of inside sales support, provide product quotes to customers as needed. • Ensuring follow-up after passing leads to managers with complete profile customer information, calls-to-action, sources, dates. Education and Experience: • 1-3 years Strong Manufacturing background with a focus in Milling, Turning, Grooving • Knowledgeable in tooling and manufacturing process • Ability to assist customers with processing parts and correct application of tools. • Job shop experience is high in regard • Assisting customers with proper speeds and feeds for materials used. • Experience in designing special tools is highly regarded • Experience processing customer parts from drawing to finished product. • Account management for current customers • Proven ability to develop new customers is ideal. • Degree in any field of sales and marketing is highly regarded Required Skills/Abilities: • Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information. • Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills. • Special people skills to deal with customers and an outgoing personality. • Able to prospect new accounts. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Very good team player and should work well under pressure. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel. • Requires knowledge and some experience in own discipline through education and experience. • Has some knowledge of business and its various aspects but is still acquiring further knowledge and experience. • No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing functional contribution. • Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments. • Exchanges simple information, asks questions and checks for understanding. • Use assigned methods, tools and processes. Support sharing of best practices. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. • Must be able to travel. • Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel 50% All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Manage customer accounts and generate new sales opportunities by understanding and advising on metalworking tool applications, including frequent travel and in-person customer meetings. | 1-3 years manufacturing background with tooling knowledge, customer account management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and willingness to travel. | Job Title: Application Specialist Company: GWS Tool Group Department: Sales Reports to: District Sales Manager Classification: Exempt Location: Alabama / Georgia Territory Travel: Travel Required Job Summary: We are seeking an Applications Specialist of Solid Round and Insert Cutting Tools. A successful representative is responsible for account management and generating new opportunities for the organization. The main task involves understanding customers' needs in metalworking, as well as educating customers, prospects, and distributors of GWS Tool Groups products and capabilities. It is essential for the applications specialist to effectively provide detailed information on various products, programs or services offered by GWS Tool Group, but also clearly and effectively communicate what the customer needs back to the GWS Tool Group team. Supervisory Responsibilities: • none Duties/Responsibilities: • Scheduling appointments, meeting existing customers in order to review customer applications and product requirements and to determine opportunities. • Effective planning to conduct sales presentations by meeting customers physically on a daily basis. • Liaising between the company and the customers for up-to-date conditions on pricing, service, and latest product release launches. • Generating and developing prospect accounts to increase revenue, by partnering with the distribution chain. • Continuously updating all customers on company product modifications, changes, and enhancements. • Enhancing up to date knowledge on new products, procedures, services, and tools by attending departmental and training meetings. • Maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to portray the company in a positive manner. • Effectively attending conferences and trade shows. • Using marketing data to maximize sales effectiveness and efficiency by using relevant sales management tools. • Organizing joint sale calls and attending them with distributors. • Preparing reports for sales and marketing and maintaining expense accounts. • Updating and maintenance of customer accounts including contact names and numbers for future sales. • With the help of inside sales support, provide product quotes to customers as needed. • Ensuring follow-up after passing leads to managers with complete profile customer information, calls-to-action, sources, dates. Education and Experience: • 1-3 years Strong Manufacturing background with a focus in Milling, Turning, Grooving • Knowledgeable in tooling and manufacturing process • Ability to assist customers with processing parts and correct application of tools. • Job shop experience is high in regard • Assisting customers with proper speeds and feeds for materials used. • Experience in designing special tools is highly regarded • Experience processing customer parts from drawing to finished product. • Account management for current customers • Proven ability to develop new customers is ideal. • Degree in any field of sales and marketing is highly regarded Required Skills/Abilities: • Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information. • Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills. • Special people skills to deal with customers and an outgoing personality. • Able to prospect new accounts. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Very good team player and should work well under pressure. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel. • Requires knowledge and some experience in own discipline through education and experience. • Has some knowledge of business and its various aspects but is still acquiring further knowledge and experience. • No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing functional contribution. • Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments. • Exchanges simple information, asks questions and checks for understanding. • Use assigned methods, tools and processes. Support sharing of best practices. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. • Must be able to travel. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.