Erasteel is a global leader in high-speed steels, powder metallurgy steels, and specialty alloys. We serve demanding industries such as automotive, aerospace, tooling, and manufacturing, where innovation, quality, and technical expertise are at the heart of everything we do.
Join Erasteel and shape the future of high-performance materials
We are now looking for a Customer Technical Support Manager to our Technical Customer Support team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and customer-focused professional who enjoys working at the interface between customers, sales, production, quality, and R&D.
About the role
As Customer Technical Support Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to customers within the cold work and specialties segment. You will play a key role in developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving technical development initiatives together with internal stakeholders.
You will work closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and R&D teams to ensure customer satisfaction and support the continued growth of Erasteel's product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical support activities for customers in the specialties market segment.
Provide technical support for loose powder applications.
Act as the primary technical contact for customers and support the sales team with technical expertise.
Serve as the link between customers and internal functions, including Production and Quality.
Drive development of new products, applications, and technical solutions based on customer needs.
Follow customer trials and support successful implementation and commercialization.
Analyze market trends within the PM industry and propose new development opportunities.
Participate in benchmarking activities and competitor analysis to support innovation.
Contribute to product promotion by developing and reviewing technical documentation, including datasheets, brochures, presentations, and user guides.
Organize and deliver customer training sessions on PM materials, heat treatment, material properties, and related technical topics.
Review, implement, and communicate customer specifications across the organization.
About You
We are looking for a technically driven professional who combines strong engineering knowledge with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Qualifications
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 2-5 years of experience within manufacturing, tooling, machining, process engineering, applications engineering, or related industrial environments.
Solid understanding of:
Stamping and punching processes
Plastic injection molding parameters
Tool wear and tool life optimization
Powder Metallurgy High Speed Steels (PM-HSS)
Mechanical and corrosion resistance properties
Fatigue resistance and material performance
Personal Qualities
Strong customer focus and service mindset.
Clear and effective communicator.
Analytical and solution-oriented approach.
Ability to build relationships across cultures and functions.
Self-driven with a proactive attitude.
Comfortable working in an international environment.
Why Join Erasteel?
At Erasteel, you will become part of an international company recognized for its expertise in specialty steels and advanced materials. You will have the opportunity to work with leading industrial customers, contribute to innovation projects, and play a key role in developing solutions for tomorrow's manufacturing challenges.
Location: Söderfors, Sweden
Reporting to: Technical Director
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your expertise can contribute to Erasteel's continued success.
Om arbetsgivaren - Erasteel
Erasteel är en global koncern som bedriver forskning & utveckling samt produktion och försäljning av gasatomiserade pulvermetallurgiska produkter och snabbstål med världen som marknad. Erasteel har flera hundra anställda och 5 industrianläggningar, varav 2 i Sverige, 2 i Frankrike och 1 i Kina. Bolaget är kvalitets- och miljöcertifierat.
För mer information om bolaget, besök www.erasteel.com