Composite Application Engineer

Employment Type:

Direct Hire | Industry: Manufacturing | Job Number: JA-001159 | Pay Rate: $85,000 - $110,000 | Branch:
Roseville, CA

Position Summary

The Composites Application Engineer is the primary technical point of contact for prospective and existing customers. This role drives early engagement by uncovering requirements, advising on design-for-manufacturability, and developing accurate cost models for competitive quotes. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of composite manufacturing processes, and the ability to clearly communicate technical tradeoffs. You’ll work closely with sales, engineering, and production teams to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges.

• Lead the technical response to customer RFQs and RFPs.
• Serve as the customer-facing expert in molded composites, including compression molding and bladder molding.
• Develop accurate cost models, including labor, material, and tooling estimates.
• Review engineering drawings, ply books, and process specs to ensure manufacturability.
• Provide design-for-manufacturability feedback and recommend material/process solutions.
• Support sales initiatives with technical insights and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handoff from quoting to production.

• Strong expertise in prepreg composite materials, cure cycles, and molding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with tooling design principles and aerospace specifications.
• Proven experience creating cost models and using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple quotes and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• 3+ years in the composites industry, preferably in a technical sales or application engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred (or equivalent experience).

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel for customer visits or trade shows.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) per ITAR regulations.

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