Applications Engineer

Web Industries Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Industries is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing. You will translate customer requirements into actionable solutions and support successful application of products in controlled manufacturing environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 7+ years of related experience, with strong communication skills and experience with CAD software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related), 7+ years of related experience.
• Technical, Planning, and Problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, MS Project and design software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Experience with Lean, Six-Sigma methodologies such as FMEA, DOE, SPC.
• Experience using/interacting with ERP systems.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Create internal and deliverable technical material, data and documentation and assist with training.
• Develop quotes, cost estimates and models balancing performance, cost, manufacturability and schedule.
• Assess existing processes and drive improvements on a rolling basis.
• Prepare and lead technical proposals and design reviews.
• Interpret and clarify customer specifications, statements of work, drawings and performance requirements.
• Stay current with industry developments through publications, conferences and trade shows and engage with vendors/technical institutions.
• Maintain contact with customers and vendors at technical and commercial levels.
• Recommend and justify process, technology and equipment improvements.
• Support complex or non-standard application development including first-time builds and development programs.
• Assist product transition from development to production by defining application requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Purchasing for successful execution.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for application or material issues.
• Provide advanced technical troubleshooting for cutting accuracy, material handling, or application fit/form/function.
• Work autonomously while balancing priorities and aligning with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical

Planning

Problem-solving

Customer relationship skills

ERP systems experience

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

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Applications Engineer

Full Time Technical Fort Wayne, IN, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1874

Web Industries a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), which brings a lot of advantages to the people who work here—beyond the great pay and excellent benefits. You’re not just an employee, you are an employee-owner, with a vested interest in the success of the company. Web Industries’ founder, Bob Fulton, believed that the people who create the value of a company, the employees, should share in the success of the company. We believe there is a real energy that exists when people are open, honest, and work together to meet mutual goals. We do this by living our values:

• Heart of an Owner: Taking personal responsibility and pride in our work.
• Stronger Together: The power of collaboration and teamwork.
• Find a Way: Determination and creativity to overcome challenges

As a company, we thrive on that energy and work to bring it into every product and every project that we touch. At Web, we believe the employee experience is paramount to our company’s success. Working with us, you’ll experience a myriad of cultures, locations, industries, and technologies. And you’ll be part of an employee-owned company dedicated to helping you achieve a fulfilling life and a rewarding career.

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 experience with converting, coating or printing in controlled manufacturing environments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creating necessary internal and deliverable technical material, data and documentation, and assisting with training
• Develop 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 Sales, Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Purchasing to ensure successful execution 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
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Travel Requirements: could range from 20-40% for customer and supplier meetings

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline) and 7+ years of related experience
• Technical, Planning, and 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], SolidWorks, etc)
• Skill with Quality, Lean, and Six-Sigma methodologies such as FMEA, DOE, SPC, etc.
• Experience using/ interacting with ERP systems
• Excellent customer relationship skills

Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills

• Experience in Printing, Coating, Laminating in flexible packaging or consumer products