Technical Project Manager/Business Development

Technical Project Manager/Business Development

Plastek Werks, Inc. is a specialized plastic welding and custom fabrication company focused on high-performance industrial thermoplastics. For more than 35 years, the company has delivered durable solutions for chemical containment, plant processes, piping, and manufacturing applications across the nation and globally. Plastek Werks is known for practical problem solving, from fabrication and repair to retrofits and crisis control with its team of experienced staff and highly qualified plastic welding technicians.

Consultative Business Development: Identify and secure new B2B accounts across target sectors, including chemical processing, semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing.

Technical Consultation: Review client blueprints, CAD files, and engineering specifications to recommend the right plastic materials and fabrication methods (CNC machining, plastic welding, thermoforming, or bending).

Estimating & Quoting: Collaborate with estimators and engineering departments to generate accurate project cost models, lead times, and technical proposals.

Account Management: Maintain strong relationships with procurement managers, design engineers, and plant operations staff to secure repeat contract manufacturing business.

Experience: 5-10+ years of proven success in B2B technical sales, specifically within plastic fabrication, industrial manufacturing, CNC machining, or a related industrial distribution field.

Technical Literacy: Ability to confidently read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and industrial schematics.

Material Knowledge: Solid understanding of the physical, chemical, and thermal properties of industrial plastics (e.g., HDPE, Polypropylene, PVDF and other thermoplastics).

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Technology, Materials Science, or a related field is highly preferred; equivalent technical sales experience is acceptable.

Communication: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to explain complex technical concepts simply.

Travel: Willingness to travel regionally to client manufacturing sites for consultations, field measurements, and account reviews.

Salary & Incentives: Competitive base salary $80-90K, paired with an uncapped sales commission or bonus structure.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance alongside a 401(k) matching program.

Allowance: Expense account.