Additive Manufacturing Application Engineer

Oerlikon•Huntersville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Oerlikon is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Application Engineer for its Huntersville, North Carolina facility. The role engages new and current customers to develop innovative metal additive manufacturing solutions and prepares technical responses and proposals for new opportunities. The engineer maintains technical ownership of customer opportunities and works closely with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to support profitable growth across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other advanced technology markets. The position reports directly to the Head of Commercial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, or a closely related discipline.
At least 3 years of proven experience in metal additive manufacturing.
Knowledge of metal additive manufacturing, machining, heat treatment, and inspection.
Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100 certified facility.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, statements of work, and part drawings.
Strong customer orientation and customer-facing experience.
Strategic mindset and outcome-oriented approach.
Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% for customer meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.
To comply with U.S. Government technology export regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace and defense experience.
Self-driven, open, and positive mindset.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with key customers to assess metal components for additive manufacturing and develop solutions meeting performance, cost, and production requirements.
Lead customer technical engagement to prepare detailed quotations, proposals, and business cases for additive manufacturing opportunities.
Work with the Commercial Team—including Business Development, Program Management, Application Engineering, and Customer Service—to identify, pursue, and secure new business.
Support the development and negotiation of quotations, proposals, contracts, and customer agreements with relevant Oerlikon stakeholders.
Understand program profitability and work with the Commercial Team to adjust pricing, scope, or commercial terms to meet business objectives.
Transition customer opportunities to Engineering and Operations, aligning teams on scope, deliverables, manufacturing strategy, outsourcing, routing, and schedule requirements.
Maintain customer relationships during program execution by addressing technical issues, providing support, and identifying further business opportunities.
Represent the voice of the customer and communicate customer requirements and expectations to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Development opportunities.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with low premiums and company-sponsored HSA contributions.
Dental and vision coverage.
Employee assistance, financial, and wellness programs.
401(k) plan with company match, financial planning, and education options.
Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources.
Generous paid time off.
10 observed company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
Employee referral bonus program.