Aerospace Applications Engineer - Technical Sales

RiseMe; Pomfret (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Loos & Co, a leading maker of premium wire, rope, and assemblies, is seeking an Applications Engineer to act as a primary technical resource for the Sales team. You will evaluate customer needs, recommend solutions, and support quotations and cost analyses for complex assemblies and related products.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, GD&T familiarity, and experience shaping technical documentation. This position is office-based with expected travel to customer sites and CWI locations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret customer needs and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical resource for the Sales team by providing timely guidance on product capabilities, specifications, applications, and feasibility.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate products or custom solutions based on the intended application.
• Support the development and quotation of custom cable assemblies, fittings, seismic bracing, and other Rope & Assemblies products.
• Prepare product cost estimates, including Bills of Material (BOMs), labor estimates, and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist Sales with technical reviews of RFQs, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Determine when customer requests require advanced engineering analysis or product development and coordinate handoff to the Technical Sales & Product Manager or Engineering team.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Engineering to resolve technical questions and support successful product implementation.
• Assist with new product introduction activities, including item creation, routing development, and manufacturing documentation as required.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products, manufacturing capabilities, and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor competitive products, emerging technologies, and market trends to support product positioning and solution recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quoting efficiency, technical documentation, and engineering support processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Loos & Co, a leading maker of premium wire, rope, and assemblies, is seeking an Applications Engineer to act as a primary technical resource for the Sales team. You will evaluate customer needs, recommend solutions, and support quotations and cost analyses for complex assemblies and related products.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, GD&T familiarity, and experience shaping technical documentation. This position is office-based with expected travel to customer sites and CWI locations.