Technical Account Manager

Technical Account Manager - Korean Speaking (Mechanical Engineering)Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)$130,000 + Bonus + Long-Term Progression + Full BenefitsExcellent opportunity on offer for a Korean-speaking Mechanical Engineer to step into a technically challenging, customer-facing position with a global engineering organization, supporting major international OEM customers.On offer is a highly technical role where you will act as the primary interface between Korean OEM customers and internal engineering teams, ensuring requirements are clearly understood, technically validated, and delivered effectively. This position is ideal for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys customer interaction and wants to move beyond pure design into a more consultative, technical account role.The company is a well-established international engineering and manufacturing business supplying technically complex solutions across automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a bilingual engineer who can operate confidently between Korean customers and US-based engineering teams.In this position, you will support technically demanding programs, lead engineering discussions, review 3D CAD designs, and coordinate closely with internal design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions meet performance, cost, and production requirements.This is not a traditional sales role, it is a technical leadership position requiring strong engineering credibility and cultural fluency.The Role:Acting as the technical interface between Korean OEM customers and US engineering teamsLeading engineering discussions and reviewing 3D CAD designs (SolidWorks)Translating customer requirements into clear technical directionCoordinating across engineering, sourcing, and manufacturingManaging technical alignment throughout project executionSupporting commercial success through technical expertise rather than sales activityFull package: $130,000 + Bonus + Progression + Full BenefitsThe Person:Fluent in Korean and EnglishBackground in Mechanical EngineeringStrong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)Experience interacting with customers or suppliers in a technical capacityComfortable operating between cultures and managing expectationsAnalytical, structured, and confident communicatorAutomotive or manufacturing experience beneficialKey Words: Korean Speaking Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Applications Engineer, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, Automotive, OEM, Bilingual Engineer, Customer-Facing Engineer, Engineering Liaison, Manufacturing, Technical Consultant