Applications Engineer

Web Industries Inc•Denton, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Engineer acts as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing – understanding customer requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and supporting the successful application of the company’s products or services. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with customer‑facing communication skills to ensure solutions are feasible, competitive, and aligned with customer needs. The role requires deep experience with aerospace composite, high-temperature materials, and controlled manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline) and 7+ years of related experience
Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply aerospace drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
Technical and Planning Problem solving skills
Strong computer skills including but not limited to MS Office Suite, MS Project and design software (e.g, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor [preferred], Creo, SolidWorks, etc)
Experience using/ interacting with ERP systems
Excellent customer relationship skills
Eligible to work on government contracts

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering
Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Advanced Composites or Multilayer Insulation
Experience with CNC cutting, ply nesting, kitting, or digital cutting systems (e.g., Zünd, Eastman)
Design experience with materials supporting thermal protection systems of advanced aerospace and space launch commercial programs

Responsibilities

Creating necessary internal and deliverable technical material, data and documentation, and assisting with training
Develops quotes, cost estimates and models, and recommendations that balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule
Assessing existing processes, both qualitatively and quantitatively, on a rolling and continuous basis and making improvements
Prepares & leads technical proposals and discussions including design reviews
Interpret and clarify customer specifications, statements of work, drawings, and performance requirements, both explicit and implied
Maintaining knowledge of latest industry developments through technical publications, conferences and trade shows as well as interacting with vendors & technical institutions.
Regular customer and vendor contact at a technical and commercial level, both internally at Web Industries’ sites and on visits to customers’ and vendors’ facilities
Recommends and prepares justifications for process, technology and equipment improvements and acquisitions
Supports complex or non‑standard application development, including first‑time builds and development programs
Supports product transition from development to production by ensuring application requirements are fully defined and understood
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure successful execution of aerospace programs
Supports root cause analysis and corrective action related to application or material performance issues
Provides advanced technical troubleshooting for customer and internal issues related to cutting accuracy, material handling, or application fit/form/function
Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, balancing multiple technical priorities while maintaining accountability, responsiveness, and alignment with cross‑functional teams - without reliance on continuous oversight or decision escalation – in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Performs other functions as assigned.