Application Engineer - CAD & Mfg Solutions (EMEA)

Socket.dev; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Employee discount program

Training & development

Job summary

Protolabs in Telford is seeking an Application Engineer to deliver expert technical solutions to customers in the EMEA region. You will work with operations to validate complex, out-of-process or replacement part proposals and help align execution strategies.

The role requires experience with 3D CAD, reading 2D drawings, and knowledge of plastics injection moulding, CNC machining, or additive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software and ability to read 2D CAD drawings.
• Experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, CNC machining or additive manufacturing processes.
• Formal BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth technical expertise and solutions to customers, supporting the broader EMEA region.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure viability of complex part proposals and align on execution strategy.
• Establish best practice methodologies to meet customer requirements through factory or network partners.
• Understand customer technical requirements and communicate appropriate design changes and solutions.
• Review customer CAD data, DFM, and RFQs and advise on changes to meet part requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to sales and customers regarding process capabilities and limitations.
• Coordinate with technical operations, contracts, quality and process engineering to manage in-depth projects.

Job description

Protolabs in Telford is seeking an Application Engineer to deliver expert technical solutions to customers in the EMEA region. You will work with operations to validate complex, out-of-process or replacement part proposals and help align execution strategies.

The role requires experience with 3D CAD, reading 2D drawings, and knowledge of plastics injection moulding, CNC machining, or additive manufacturing.