Application Engineer

Trelleborg Group•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

As an Application Engineer, you will provide technical support and expertise to customers in the aerospace industry. Trelleborg’s aerospace group provides polymer solutions for applications ranging from airframe and engine to interiors. You will work with customers to understand their technical needs and provide solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer satisfaction. The role requires an engineering background and a passion for problem-solving. The position involves customer-facing technical work, supporting sales, product development, engineering documentation, and coordination with internal teams and third-party suppliers. Travel is 20% domestic and international.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
Three years of experience in an engineering role; a master’s degree counts as two years of experience.
Two years of experience with CAD and engineering software, such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX.
Two years of experience in product design, including complex surfaces, assemblies, and kinematics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Ability to self-manage and work successfully without supervision.
Ability to handle and prioritize a dynamic workload.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proven proficiency with presentations and public speaking.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing engineering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers to understand their intermediate technical needs and provide solutions.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers.
Complete intermediate preliminary design reviews for new business opportunities.
Complete intermediate critical design reviews for new product development.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including models, drawings, and procedures.
Support the sales team by providing technical information and product demonstrations.
Process engineering change requests internally and externally.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and sales, to ensure customer satisfaction.
Act as an engineering approver for engineering documentation reviews.
Partner with third-party suppliers as needed to support product gaps.