Application Engineering Manager at National Oilwell Varco

Vandalia, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Engineering, Technical Support, Commercial Support, Project Management, Team Supervision, Customer Interaction, Sales Forecasting, Design Optimization, Training, Communication, Workload Management, Strategic Development, Problem Solving, Engineering Coordination, Cost Estimation, Marketing Support

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

The Application Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest level of technical and commercial support for customers and channel partners by optimizing the Application Engineering Team to maximum levels of responsiveness as well as high levels of technical and commercial support. The primary location of the role will be Dayton, OH. An Application Engineering Manager is proficient in these areas: Can properly and accurately execute the proficiency areas of an Application Engineer and consistently excels in all aspects of the job. Supervises the Application Engineering Department, including direct supervision of the Application Engineers. Manages the workload within the AE department to ensure projects are quoted accurately and timely with optimum design and application and within NOV policies. Sets priorities for Application Engineers and ensures requests from customers and representatives are promptly addressed. Sets goals for the Application Engineers to advance proficiency and grow them personally and professionally and reviews the AE against those goals. Handles large or complex projects as needed. Participate in strategy and operational development as a member of the executive team to grow company’s business and provide Application Engineering support necessary to implement company strategy. Be a relentless voice of the customer to the rest of the organization to ensure we put the customer and representative first. Hire and Train new AE’s as needed. Assure designs within the department are optimized for performance and cost and provide cost estimates to Sales Manager and RSM’s as required to maximize order potential. Provide guidance to Application Engineers on special and custom designs and coordinate projects requiring Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing assistance to properly design, cost, and price the project to our customer. Assist Director of Sales in Order Forecasting for associated products utilizing CRM system and other sales tools. Assist with marketing projects necessary to maintain a competitive product offering. These can include price rationalization, sales tools updates, generation of product literature, etc. Present technical trainings and presentations to representatives and customers. Attend customer meetings as appropriate with the representative and the Regional Sales Manager to provide technical support Requirements: Engineering Degree or experience working on technical inside sales. 5+ years’ experience in rotating equipment selection for process industries 5+ years’ experience in sales or similar commercial role, with an Engineering Degree. 10+ years’ experience in technical inside sales or similar role with no degree. Effective verbal and written communication skills Quality of work, timeliness, organization skills COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings) 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest. Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly). Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan). FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician). FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees). All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals. All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities

The Application Engineering Manager supervises the Application Engineering Department and ensures high levels of technical and commercial support for customers. They manage workloads, set priorities, and participate in strategic development to grow the company's business.