Aerospace Application Engineer

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks an engineering professional who partners with customers to understand technical needs and provide solutions. You will support with technical design reviews, CAD tools, and documentation to advance new product development.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in engineering, have CAD experience (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX), and strong communication along with self-management skills. Travel is about 20% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• 3 years of experience in engineering; Master’s degree counts as 2 years.
• 2 years’ experience with CAD and engineering software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX).
• 2 years’ 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 successfully work without supervision.
• Ability to handle and prioritize dynamic workload.
• Strong oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven proficiency with presentations and public speaking

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 (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 to ensure customer satisfaction (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales)
• Partner with 3rd party suppliers as needed to support product gaps

Skills

CAD software experience

Product design (complex surfaces,)**

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

Self-management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

• 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 (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 to ensure customer satisfaction (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales)
• Partner with 3rd party suppliers as needed to support product gaps

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 3 years of experience in an engineering role, preferably in a customer-facing role with a Master's degree counting as 2 years of experience
• 2 years’ experience with CAD and engineering software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX)
• 2 years’ experience in product design, including experience with 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 successfully work without supervision
• Ability to handle and prioritize dynamic workload
• Strong oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven proficiency with presentations and public speaking

Travel:

• 20% domestic and international

Application:

Last Application Date 10/4/2026

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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