Applications Manager - CNC Metal Forming

Compensation

For Applications Managers in CNC metal forming (press brake/folding environments):

• Base Salary: $135000 - $150000 flexible/DOE
• Bonus: 10% TBD
• Total: $150000 - $175000

Location: Peachtree City GA (Onsite)
Reports To: VP of Sales
Direct Reports: 2 Applications Engineers

Summary

We are seeking an Applications Manager to lead its Applications Engineering team across both pre-sales and post-sales functions. This role requires high-level experience in metal fabrication specifically with CNC folding or press brake environments. The Manager will coordinate team activity guide customers through demos and training and serve as a technical resource across Sales Service and Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Direction

• Lead coach and develop a team of two Applications Engineers.
• Manage daily priorities demo schedules customer requests and technical workload.
• Establish and maintain consistent best practices documentation and application standards.

Pre-Sales Support

• Oversee and conduct customer demos material trials and capability studies.
• Advise Sales on technical feasibility machine capabilities and customer applications.
• Participate in customer visits and technical evaluations to support the sales cycle.

Post-Sales Support

• Support installations with programming assistance setup guidance and operator training.
• Troubleshoot application-related issues in coordination with the Service team.
• Help customers improve bending strategies workflows and machine utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales for demo planning and technical sales enablement.
• Partner with Service on escalated application questions.
• Provide feedback to Engineering/Product Development on trends or recurring requests.

Required Background

• Must have experience with metal fabrication at a high level: CNC folding or press brakes (non-negotiable).
• 5-10 years hands-on experience in CNC metal forming or related sheet-metal fabrication processes.
• Strong expertise in bending/folding programming tooling setup and process optimization.
• Proven leadership training or mentorship experience within a technical environment.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Must be onsite every day in Peachtree City GA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with European or precision sheet-metal equipment (only included if applicable).
• Familiarity with typical metal-fab workflows training environments or shop-floor optimization.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance; Zero employee premium cost for medical coverage.
• 10% employer 401(k) match; One of the highest matching programs in the manufacturing sector.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage (standard company-sponsored plan)
• Professional development & training; Support for equipment training technical certifications and continuous skill growth.
• Supportive team-oriented company culture; Stable environment strong leadership and long-tenured staff.