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Natural Gas Product Specialist

Job Overview

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, water systems, natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

The primary focus of this position is to serve as the subject matter expert on regulators, acting as the go-to resource for internal teams, customers, and regulatory bodies. The Product Specialist will support technical inquiries, assist the sales team with application-specific recommendations, and help ensure that product specifications are aligned with customer needs. Additional responsibilities include conducting product training for both internal and external stakeholders, maintaining clear communication with regulatory agencies, and traveling with sales personnel when needed to provide on-site support and expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries from customers, sales staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide application-based product recommendations tailored to customer requirements.
• Support the sales team during customer meetings, product demos, and technical presentations; travel may be required (~10-20%).
• Deliver technical training sessions to internal employees and external customers.
• Assist in the interpretation and communication of industry regulations affecting product usage and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to relay customer feedback and enhance product offerings.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
• Participate in the creation of product specifications and ensure they are aligned with industry standards.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and foster a deeper understanding of regulator products across departments.
• Cross train and provide support for other products within the Natural Gas product line.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of product-related issues in the field.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive products, and evolving customer needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers by providing timely support and follow-up.
• Lead quotation and configuration efforts in collaboration with Sales and Engineering.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and events as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex product information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable product recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Sales, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in a technical support, product specialist, or application engineering role.
• Familiarity with natural gas products, especially regulators, is highly desirable.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Benefits:

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer.