Application Engineering Manager

Role details

Applications Engineering Manager \| Build Solutions That Matter

Do you enjoy working directly with customers to solve complex engineering challenges rather than sitting behind a desk?

Our client is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting engineered sealing solutions in a highly customized Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. This is a leadership role where you'll partner with customers, sales, operations, and manufacturing to transform real-world application challenges into engineered solutions

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Backed by a large, well-capitalized organization while maintaining the agility of a smaller business unit, this team enjoys the resources to invest and grow without the bureaucracy that often slows decision-making. There is also significant opportunity to advance into a broader global leadership role as the organization continues to expan

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What You'll

• DoLead, mentor, and develop a team of Applications Engineers focused on technical excellence and customer succe
• ss.Partner directly with customers to understand operating conditions and recommend engineered sealing solutio
• ns.Oversee multiple customer programs in an Engineer-to-Order environment, balancing priorities, timelines, and resourc
• es.Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver customized solutions from quote through producti
• on.Establish team metrics, drive accountability, and continuously improve engineering execution and customer responsivene
• ss.Serve as the technical leader for key customer relationships and strategic projec

ts.

What We're Looking

• ForEngineering leadership experience with proven success managing technical te
• ams.Strong background in applications engineering, customer-facing engineering, or technical sales supp
• ort.Experience with engineered sealing products, polymers, rubber, plastics, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, or other industrial engineered produ
• cts.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven Engineer-to-Order manufacturing environm
• ent.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related discipl

ine.

Why This Opportu

• nity?Lead a high-impact team with direct influence on customers and business gr
• owth.Highly visible role with a clear path toward global leader
• ship.Financial backing of a large organization with the speed and flexibility of a business that values quick decisions over unnecessary red
• tape.Opportunity to shape engineering strategy while working alongside an experienced leadership

team.