Application Engineer

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support and grow business within the aerospace manufacturing sector
. This role serves as a technical liaison between customers and the organization, applying deep metalcutting and machining expertise to help aerospace manufacturers improve productivity, process stability, and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in cutting tool applications
, combined with experience supporting aerospace components, tight-tolerance machining, and difficult-to-machine materials.

• Provide technical application support for indexable milling, turning, and holemaking tools
  , as well as solid carbide drills, end mills, threading solutions, and tool holding systems used in aerospace manufacturing.
• Analyze aerospace machining processes and recommend optimized tooling strategies, including tool geometry selection, insert grades, coatings, chipbreaker styles, feeds and speeds, and cutting data to improve tool life, cycle time, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy.
• Support machining of aerospace materials such as titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys (Inconel), stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and heat-resistant materials
  .
• Partner with manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, machinists, and production leadership to implement tooling solutions for multi-axis and 5-axis machining, high-speed milling, drilling, reaming, and threading operations
  .
• Conduct tooling audits, process evaluations, and cost-per-part and productivity improvement studies to demonstrate value and support business growth.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and onsite training focused on aerospace machining best practices and process optimization.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements, aerospace standards, and production expectations are met.
• Monitor aerospace industry trends, customer feedback, and competitive tooling technologies to help inform application strategy and continuous improvement.
• Cutting tool application experience is required
  , either in application engineering or technical sales supporting aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining processes
  , tight tolerances, surface finish requirements, and quality expectations.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, multi-axis and 5-axis machining
  , and advanced metal removal strategies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and aerospace component specifications.
• Comfortable working in customer-facing environments and communicating effectively with both shop-floor personnel and engineering leadership.

• Base salary of $80,000 – $125,000 plus bonus
• Opportunity to work with advanced cutting tool technologies used in demanding aerospace applications
• Strong technical support and professional development resources
• A highly visible role supporting aerospace manufacturing at the highest level of precision and performance