About the role
What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.
Our CERATIZIT sites in India are key production and sales locations — offering precision tools and services for the automotive, aerospace, electronics and engineering sectors, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
Join a highly motivated team in India, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES- Visit 4-5 machine shops, CNC shops, and auto ancillary customers daily to generate business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.
- Provide application support for Turning, Milling, Drilling, Reaming, and Threading operations.
- Conduct tooling trials using CNMG, DNMG, WNMG, CCMT, and other cutting tools to demonstrate productivity and tool life improvements.
- Recommend optimal cutting parameters (Speed, Feed, and DOC) for materials such as MS, SS, Cast Iron, EN8, and EN31.
- Prepare techno-commercial quotations including tool grade, coating, pricing, and tool life comparisons.
- Follow up on customer payments and ensure timely collection of receivables within the agreed credit period.
- Identify customer machining challenges and recommend suitable tooling solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Engage at multiple levels and build brand value and rapport amongst key stakeholders at customer organizations.
- BE in Mechanical Engineering, B Tech, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or business development within the cutting tools, tooling, metalworking, or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of machine processes such as Turning, Milling, Drilling, Reaming, and Threading.
- Good understanding of Solid Carbide Tools, Indexable Cutting Tools, Carbide Rods, Inserts, and Special Purpose Tools.
- Ability to identify customer machining challenges and recommend suitable tooling solutions to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
- Familiarity with CNC machining operations, cutting parameters, tool selection, cycle-time optimization, and process improvements.
- International collaboration in an innovative, fast-growing company.
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Attractive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work on advanced CNC cutting tool technologies and global customer projects