Location
Sylacauga, AL, United States
Type
CONTRACTOR
Pay
$90k-120k/yr
Posted
Jul 6, 2026

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Job Title: Chemical Engineer

Location: Onsite

Role Overview:

We're looking for a Sales Engineer with a background in chemical engineering to support a custom foam manufacturer that serves the medical, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and electronics industries. This role requires someone who thrives at the intersection of technical thinking and relationship-building, able to take what a customer needs and shape it into a solution that can actually be produced. This is a fully on-site role involving direct, day-to-day interaction with customers, engineering, and the manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Cultivate and grow relationships with important accounts, staying attentive to both technical demands and broader business goals

Serve as the connecting point between customers and manufacturing, translating what customers ask for into solutions that can be built

Pursue new sales opportunities, whether through incoming leads or outbound prospecting

Work closely with engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and customer service to put together timely, accurate quotes

Occasionally travel for on-site customer visits and attend relevant trade shows or industry gatherings

Track and maintain accurate records related to accounts, pipeline progress, and customer conversations

Stay informed on foam materials, applications, and shifts within the industry

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a closely related technical area

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through unclear or evolving customer requirements

A real enjoyment of engaging with people, along with strong listening skills and the ability to build trust naturally

Ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical people clearly and accurately

Well-organized, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple tasks at the same time

Comfortable in a manufacturing environment and able to work well across different departments on-site

Able to commit to working on-site full time at one of the locations listed above

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering capacity

Working knowledge of polyurethane foam, polymer science, or materials chemistry

Experience within a small or mid-sized manufacturing company

Prior exposure to the medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing sectors

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Compensation Range: $90K - $120K