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  • Solutions Engineer - Defense Solutions

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  • Detroit, Michigan 48228 United States View Map

What if you could help build a business from the ground up—without the uncertainty of joining a startup?Our client is a 90+-year-old, $B/year, global manufacturer expanding its presence in the U.S. defense market and is looking for a Solutions Engineer to play a foundational role. You\'ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, shape customer solutions, and help establish a growing business, all while backed by the resources, engineering expertise, and long-term stability of a well-established international manufacturer.If you\'re energized by solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and making a visible impact, this is a rare opportunity to help build something meaningful from day one.What You\'ll Do Partner with business development to develop technical solutions for defense customers and OEMs.Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications and application concepts.Serve as the technical advisor throughout the sales process, from discovery through proposal.Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to deliver tailored solutions.Support customer visits, technical presentations, and industry events.What We're Looking For Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering preferred.5+ years of experience in applications engineering, solutions engineering, technical sales, or project engineering.Experience supporting defense programs, military vehicle platforms, or defense OEMs.Background with complex engineered products, mobile equipment, heavy machinery, hydraulics, or capital equipment.Ability to interpret engineering drawings; CAD experience is a plus.Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and commercial discussions.Why You\'ll Want This Role Build a new business initiative with the visibility and influence typically found in a startup.Backed by the resources, infrastructure, and global reach of an established international organization.Work alongside senior leaders driving a high-growth strategic initiative.Competitive compensation.Limited travel (approximately 10–15%).If you\'re looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise can directly shape a growing business, we\'d love to connect.#J-18808-Ljbffr

What if you could help build a business from the ground up—without the uncertainty of joining a startup?Our client is a 90+-year-old, $B/year, global manufacturer expanding its presence in the U.S. defense market and is looking for a Solutions Engineer to play a foundational role. You\'ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, shape customer solutions, and help establish a growing business, all while backed by the resources, engineering expertise, and long-term stability of a well-established international manufacturer.If you\'re energized by solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and making a visible impact, this is a rare opportunity to help build something meaningful from day one.What You\'ll Do Partner with business development to develop technical solutions for defense customers and OEMs.Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications and application concepts.Serve as the technical advisor throughout the sales process, from discovery through proposal.Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to deliver tailored solutions.Support customer visits, technical presentations, and industry events.What We're Looking For Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering preferred.5+ years of experience in applications engineering, solutions engineering, technical sales, or project engineering.Experience supporting defense programs, military vehicle platforms, or defense OEMs.Background with complex engineered products, mobile equipment, heavy machinery, hydraulics, or capital equipment.Ability to interpret engineering drawings; CAD experience is a plus.Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and commercial discussions.Why You\'ll Want This Role Build a new business initiative with the visibility and influence typically found in a startup.Backed by the resources, infrastructure, and global reach of an established international organization.Work alongside senior leaders driving a high-growth strategic initiative.Competitive compensation.Limited travel (approximately 10–15%).If you\'re looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise can directly shape a growing business, we\'d love to connect.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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