Aerospace Application Engineer
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?
Summary of the Role:
The Application Engineer (AE) is responsible for supporting MRO & Aftermarket with technical support of aerospace products, materials and services. The primary objective is to work directly with sales engineers, airlines and aerospace MROs to advise product and material solutions per the customer’s requirements as well as specify Trelleborg Aerospace products and capabilities. In addition, they will support build to specification type designs for the purpose of generating formal solutions and subsequent proposals to be presented to the customer. The AE will collaborate with other value streams to provide a total Trelleborg Aerospace MRO & Aftermarket customer solution.
The AE is to ensure they are aligned with our vision of making aerospace safe & sustainable through superior products & services, and is engaged in working towards our mission of becoming bigger and better by working on our six key strategic objectives:
- Defend & Grow existing business by improving our service & fulfilment
- Value stream growth & innovation
- Global replication, fleet management & alignment
- Elevate safety & sustainability culture to aviation requirements
- Achieve excellence through a relentless pursuit of marginal gains in everything we do
- Adopt intent-based leadership principles
An Application Engineer will utilize all tools within their means to recommend superior products and services.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with external customers and Trelleborg resources to propose solutions based on customer requirements
- Confirm the technical feasibility of customer projects
- Assurance of alignment to processes; Product Life Cycle Management, Customer Relationship Management, Project Management Process, Design process and other
- Work within agreed and published Consensus of Designs
- Support sales in seeking new customer opportunities
- Prepare technical items for customer proposal; drawings, presentations, and inspection diagrams or sketches
- Complete data analysis packages (dimensional, material, regulatory) on components and compile into technical report
- Interpret technical data including drawing definition, models, FEA or testing results and report to customer
- Provide technical assistance to customers and sales personnel
- Prepare and present aerospace product, material and service training to customers
- Support sales in the execution of strategic and tactical plans to drive revenue
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting, providing analysis to resolve field performance problems
- Maintain technical knowledge of both internal and external products, materials and services
- Assist in commercial and marketing activities are requested by manager; trade shows, symposiums, forums, etc
- Support quality and manufacturing in root cause and corrective action efforts
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent
- 3 years within application or product design engineer roles preferred
- Minimum 1 year within application or product design engineer role
- Proficiency in solid modeling; Unigraphics NX10 or higher, CATIA (moderate level)
- Knowledge of standard component measurement methods
- Knowledge in Finite Element Analysis tools and prediction preferred (moderate level)
- Proficiency in Teamcenter or similar product life cycle management tools
- Knowledge of aerospace polymer product applications preferred; hydraulics & actuation, airframe & structures, engine, interiors
- Knowledge of polymer materials characteristics preferred
- Knowledge of polymer manufacturing processes preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
- Proficiency in utilization of AI into daily work
Competencies:
- Self-motivated
- Strong technical aptitude and learning ability
- Proficient oral/written communication skills
- Problem solving
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate technical concepts
- Flexibility in workload and completion of open ended or ambiguous tasks
Travel:
- 30 - 40% travel per year
Application:
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.
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