Application Engineer

Cullerton Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking an Application Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and machining technologies used in aerospace and precision manufacturing environments. You will work directly with customers to optimize processes and demonstrate capabilities.

The role blends applications engineering with manufacturing and CAD/CAM development, involving travel up to 50% and relocation assistance plus a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• CAD experience with one or more major CAD systems.
• CAM experience with common CAM software used in machining.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and process engineering principles.
• Experience in CNC machining or CNC programming.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• Customer-facing or cross-functional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing and machining processes.
• Support machine demonstrations, test cuts, and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with customers to troubleshoot machining challenges.
• Utilize CAD/CAM tools to support process development and improvements.
• Conduct technical training for customers and internal teams.
• Support tooling, fixture, and manufacturing strategy development.
• Partner with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

CAD experience

CAM experience

Manufacturing/process engineering

CNC machining/programming

Problem-solving

Customer-facing

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Inventor

Mastercam

NX CAM

HyperMill

PowerMill

Job description

Cullerton Group has an exciting opportunity for an Application Engineer supporting advanced manufacturing and machining technologies used in aerospace and precision manufacturing environments.

Travel up to 50% (typically averages closer to 25%)

Up to $120K/yr total compensation (base + bonus, based on experience) + Full Benefits + Relocation Assistance

This role is a unique blend of Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CAD/CAM Engineering, and Product Development. You'll work directly with customers, support manufacturing process development, optimize machining strategies, conduct demonstrations and testing, and help solve complex engineering challenges involving highly engineered components.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimize manufacturing and machining processes.
• Support machine demonstrations, test cuts, and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with customers to troubleshoot machining and manufacturing challenges.
• Utilize CAD/CAM tools to support process development and manufacturing improvements.
• Conduct technical training for customers and internal teams.
• Support tooling, fixture, and manufacturing strategy development.
• Partner with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver customer solutions.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking engineers who possess a combination of:

• CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor, or similar)
• CAM experience (Mastercam, NX CAM, HyperMill, PowerMill, or similar)
• Manufacturing and process engineering knowledge
• CNC machining and/or CNC programming experience
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Customer-facing or cross-functional engineering experience

Preferred Backgrounds

• Manufacturing Engineer
• Manufacturing Process Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Applications Engineer
• CAM Programmer
• Process Engineer

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Full benefits and relocation assistance
• Opportunity to work with advanced aerospace and precision-manufacturing technologies
• Exposure to complex components including turbine blades, blisks, and impellers
• Training on specialized software and machine technologies
• Domestic and occasional international travel opportunities
• Strong career growth potential within advanced manufacturing and engineering

The ideal candidate is someone with a strong engineering foundation who understands manufacturing processes, enjoys solving technical problems, and wants to work at the intersection of engineering, machining, product development, and customer applications.