Sales Engineer

• Review customer RFQs, technical drawings and BOMs and assess manufacturing feasibility
• Prepare competitive quotes by balancing supplier pricing, lead times, logistics and margin
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers on processes, materials, tolerances and finishes
• Follow up on open quotes, negotiate terms and close deals
• Identify customer opportunities among companies sourcing from China and Southeast Asia
• Build and manage a network of Chinese manufacturers for CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting and fabrication
• Vet suppliers on capabilities, quality systems, capacity and export readiness
• Negotiate pricing and lead times and coordinate samples, first-article inspections and production runs
• Manage quality, communication and timeline risks on cross-border orders
• Develop manufacturing partners in the Philippines, especially in Calabarzon, Cebu, Clark and Subic
• Map manufacturing capabilities and cost structures in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia
• Position Southeast Asian suppliers as cost-effective or China+1 alternatives
• Onboard manufacturing partners and build long-term relationships
• Maintain accurate CRM entries, RFQ tracking and supplier database records
• Share structured feedback with the product team on quoting and supplier-coordination issues
• Work closely with the CEO, Asia venture lead and product team from first RFQ through delivered parts

• 2+ years in sales engineering, technical sales, international sourcing or supplier development
• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics or a related engineering discipline (preferred)
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to read engineering drawings; GD&T is a plus
• Experience sourcing from or selling into China and/or Southeast Asia; existing supplier network in the region strongly preferred
• Experience with PEZA-registered or export-oriented manufacturers is a plus
• Familiarity with cross-border trade, including Incoterms, export documentation, third-party inspections and freight coordination
• Proven ability to negotiate and close deals
• Excellent written and spoken English for working with U.S. and global stakeholders
• Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage
• Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa or other regional languages are a plus
• Self-driven and comfortable managing remote supplier relationships in a performance-based role

• Commission on closed orders
• Uncapped earnings: commission grows with the orders you close
• Fully remote from the Philippines
• Flexible schedule / manage your own schedule
• Real ownership of live deals with global customers from day one
• Growth opportunity while building Trustbridge's Asia manufacturing network