Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer – Sustainable Polymer Solutions

Location: Near Treviso, Italy (25 mins from Venice)

Travel: Regular travel across Europe and North America

Compensation: Strong base + retention bonus + equity opportunity

Shape the future of sustainable materials — and accelerate into leadership.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially minded Mechanical Engineer to drive adoption of a breakthrough plastic wire product. You’ll join a well-funded, international manufacturer at a newly acquired site, combining hands-on technical delivery with client-facing influence across global markets.

What’s on offer

• Strong base salary with retention package and potential equity at exit
• Clear track to Plant Manager in 2–3 years
• Exposure to a global expansion strategy backed by private equity
• Regular international travel across Europe and North America
• Close mentorship from international leadership and JV partners

Why this business

Backed by private equity and a joint venture, this firm is scaling rapidly into sustainable materials — with two new production lines launching in quick succession. Your work will directly enable the shift from steel to innovative plastic solutions across multiple markets.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead on-site machinery reconfiguration and process optimisation to support plastic wire production
• Partner with commercial teams to deliver technical trials and adapt solutions for client needs
• Support customers with training on polymer processing and baling system integration
• Act as the technical point of contact during client onboarding and solution rollout
• Play a visible role in plant development and succession planning

What you’ll bring

• 2–5 years’ experience in waste management/recycling or machinery manufacturing
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Confidence to engage clients on technical performance and process innovation
• Fluent in both English and Italian

Who this suits

You’re a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving technical problems and influencing client adoption. Whether reconfiguring machinery or presenting solutions across borders, you’re ready to lead from the front.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.