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Max Kittell

@maxkittell

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Technical sales leader connecting engineering solutions to business outcomes.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role combining technical pre-sales and solution delivery where I can shape proposals, mentor engineers, build data-driven tools, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable automation solutions.

I am a technically fluent sales professional with an engineering background who guides clients from discovery through delivery, translates business goals into automated manufacturing solutions, and builds data-driven quoting and capacity-planning tools. I lead as both technical owner and primary customer contact, earning trust with decision-makers by simplifying the technical and aligning solutions to measurable business value.

Throughout my career I have managed multimillion-dollar automation projects, founded and mentored an Application Engineering function, and developed Python, Power BI, and Excel tools that improved proposal accuracy and delivery confidence. I collaborate with executives and cross-functional engineering teams to refine scope, mitigate risk, and maintain client satisfaction at every stage.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Process Engineer

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Magna International - Massiv Automated Systems

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Manage full client lifecycle from discovery through design and delivery, leading technical solutions and developing Python and Power BI tools to improve quoting accuracy and capacity planning.

Client Lifecycle Management Python Power BI Quotes Capacity Planning

Sales & Business Development Lead

Automated Manufacturing Systems

May 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Managed full sales cycle for multimillion-dollar automation projects, expanded customer base with key OEMs, and founded the Application Engineering function to align technical design with commercial objectives.

Sales Cycle Technical Presentations Cost Estimation Mentoring

Business Development Representative

Delbridge Solutions

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Managed a high-volume B2B sales pipeline for software implementation projects, qualified leads, supported solution demos, and maintained CRM-driven outreach with HubSpot.

Lead Qualification HubSpot Sales Pipeline Management B2B Sales

International Service Project Coordinator

L3Harris

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Coordinated global service projects for defence and aerospace clients, managing logistics and client communication across time zones and developing tracking systems that improved turnaround time.

Project Coordination Logistics Client Communication performance reporting Aerospace Support

Mechanical Technician

L3Harris

Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Built and tested electro-mechanical assemblies for airborne imaging systems, implemented process improvements to reduce rework, and created Excel/Power Query tools for quality tracking.

Testing Process Improvement Excel Power Query Manufacturing Support Reliability

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

George Brown College

Advanced Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design

Grade: Honours

Completed an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design with honours, focusing on mechanical design and applied engineering principles.

George Brown College

Diploma, Mechanical Technician – CNC and Precision Machining

Grade: Honours

Completed a Diploma in Mechanical Technician – CNC and Precision Machining with honours, emphasizing CNC machining and precision manufacturing techniques.