Flex Director Applications Engineering 

United States, Texas, Austin 

391904165

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This is a critical role responsible for aligning customer requirements with our operational capabilities and ensuring we deliver technically sound, commercially viable manufacturing solutions.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead and mentor a team of Sales Solutions Engineers, setting priorities and driving high performance.
• Allocate team resources across customer opportunities to ensure timely, accurate, and scalable support.
• Establish and evolve pre-sales engineering processes and tools to support consistent delivery and team growth.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations leadership to align team efforts with commercial and operational goals.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance
• Partner with the Sales team throughout the sales cycle—from discovery through quoting and contract finalization.
• Engage directly with OEM customers to understand product requirements, specifications, timelines, and supply chain needs.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing solutions that incorporate our core capabilities, including materials selection, process planning, tooling, regulatory requirements, and cost targets.
• Drive the creation of technical proposals, and partner with the Deal Desk team to create detailed quotes and formal documentation.
• Lead or support customer visits, presentations, audits, and technical discussions.
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts—including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering—to ensure feasibility and alignment of proposed solutions.
• Represent the voice of the customer in internal discussions to inform development of go-to-market strategies and new customer offerings.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in contract manufacturing, OEM/ODM, or technical sales, including 2+ years of managing or leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., precision machining, injection molding, assembly, electronics, automation, or relevant processes).
• Experience working with customers in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or industrial equipment.
• Understanding of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100) and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to translate complex customer requirements into actionable manufacturing solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer relationship skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-standards environments.

Some of our Preferred experiences:

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP and quoting tools used in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CRM solutions (preferably SalesForce) and sales opportunity management
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance customer needs with operational capabilities and cost considerations.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement