Applications Engineer
Web Industries Inc
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Job summary
Web Industries seeks an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing. You will translate customer requirements into technical solutions and support aerospace product applications, with emphasis on composites, high-temperature materials, and controlled manufacturing environments.
The role requires deep technical acumen, strong communication, and the ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability across multiple
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field with 7+ years of experience.
- Strong ability to read, interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems and design software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks).
Responsibilities
- Creating internal and deliverable technical material, data and documentation.
- Develops quotes, cost estimates and models balancing performance, cost, manufacturability and schedule.
- Assesses existing processes and drives improvements.
- Prepares and leads technical proposals and discussions including design reviews.
- Interprets customer specifications, statements of work, drawings and performance requirements.
- Keeps up with industry developments through publications, conferences and trade shows; interacts with vendors and institutions.
- Maintains regular customer and vendor contact at technical and commercial levels.
- Recommends improvements and acquisitions for processes, technology and equipment.
- Supports complex or non-standard application development and first-time builds.
- Supports product transition from development to production with defined requirements.
- Collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management for aerospace programs.
- Supports root cause analysis and corrective action for material performance issues.
- Provides advanced technical troubleshooting for cutting accuracy, material handling, or application fit/form/function.
- Operates with high autonomy in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Performs other assigned functions.
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Active Full Time Technical Denton, TX, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1916
Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually
About Company:
At Web Industries, we’re not your typical company—we’re 100% employee-owned (ESOP), which means this isn’t just a job… it’s your company.
That’s right—you’re not just showing up to work every day, you’re helping build something with a purpose. Our founder, Bob Fulton, believed that the people who create the value should share in the success—and we’ve been proving that true ever since. We thrive on the energy that comes from people being open, honest, and working together toward shared goals. It’s what makes us successful—and it’s what makes work here different.
How We Show Up Every Day
We don’t just talk about values—we live them:
- Heart of an Owner – We take pride, show accountability, and treat the business like it’s ours… because it is.
- Stronger Together – Great things happen when we collaborate, support each other, and win as a team.
- Find a Way – We bring grit, creativity, and determination to every challenge—and we don’t stop until we figure it out.
What You Can Expect
Working at Web means being part of something bigger. You’ll experience a mix of people, cultures, industries, and technologies that keep things fresh, interesting, and always evolving.
We believe your experience matters—because when our people thrive, our business thrives. That’s why we’re committed to helping you build a career that’s both rewarding and meaningful.
Perks That Matter (Because You Matter)
We’ve got your health, wealth, and well-being covered:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting on your first day
- Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability; Life and AD&D insurance (with optional add-ons) and other voluntary insurances
- Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
- Award-winning Wellness Program with discounts and incentives
- Wealth & Future
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, ownership!
- Time & Flexibility
- Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Growth & Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Bottom Line?
At Web Industries, you’re not just building a career, you’re part of an employee ownership community with opportunities and a future you can be proud of.
About the Role:
Location: Onsite either Denton, TX, Middlesex, VT or Suwanne, GA
PURPOSE:
The Applications Engineer acts as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing – understanding customer requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and supporting the successful application of the company’s products or services. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with customer ‑ facing communication skills to ensure solutions are feasible, competitive, and aligned with customer needs. The role requires deep experience with aerospace composite, high-temperature materials, and controlled manufacturing environments.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Creating necessary internal and deliverable technical material, data and documentation, and assisting with training
- Develops quotes, cost estimates and models, and recommendations that balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule
- Assessing existing processes, both qualitatively and quantitatively, on a rolling and continuous basis and making improvements
- Prepares & leads technical proposals and discussions including design reviews
- Interpret and clarify customer specifications, statements of work, drawings, and performance requirements, both explicit and implied
- Maintaining knowledge of latest industry developments through technical publications, conferences and trade shows as well as interacting with vendors & technical institutions.
- Regular customer and vendor contact at a technical and commercial level, both internally at Web Industries’ sites and on visits to customers’ and vendors’ facilities
- Recommends and prepares justifications for process, technology and equipment improvements and acquisitions
- Supports complex or non ‑ standard application development, including first ‑ time builds and development programs
- Supports product transition from development to production by ensuring application requirements are fully defined and understood
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure successful execution of aerospace programs
- Supports root cause analysis and corrective action related to application or material performance issues
- Provides advanced technical troubleshooting for customer and internal issues related to cutting accuracy, material handling, or application fit/form/function
- Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, balancing multiple technical priorities while maintaining accountability, responsiveness, and alignment with cross ‑ functional teams - without reliance on continuous oversight or decision escalation – in a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Performs other functions as assigned.
Travel Requirements: could range from 25-40% for customer and supplier meetings
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline) and 7+ years of related experience
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply aerospace drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
- Technical and Planning Problem solving skills
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to MS Office Suite, MS Project and design software (e.g, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor [preferred], Creo, SolidWorks, etc)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline) and 7+ years of related experience
- Experience using/ interacting with ERP systems
- Exellent customer relationship skills
- Eligible to work on government contracts
Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Advanced Composites or Multilayer Insulation
- Experience with CNC cutting, ply nesting, kitting, or digital cutting systems (e.g., Zünd, Eastman)
- Design experience with materials supporting thermal protection systems of advanced aerospace and space launch commercial programs
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