Metal AM Applications Engineer

Oerlikon; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Application Engineer for our Huntersville, NC facility. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the area.

You will engage with customers to develop metal AM solutions and prepare technical responses and proposals, owning opportunities from qualification through delivery. You will collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to deliver profitable growth across aerospace, defense,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, or closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of proven experience in metal additive manufacturing.
• Experience in reading and interpreting specifications, statements of work, and part drawings.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100 certified facility.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, conferences and exhibitions (approx. 10%).
• In compliance with ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with key customers to evaluate metal components for additive manufacturing and develop optimized solutions that meet performance, cost, and production requirements.
• Lead technical engagement with customers to develop detailed quotations, proposals, and business cases for additive manufacturing opportunities.
• Interface directly with the Commercial Team to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Support the development and negotiation of quotations, proposals, contracts, and customer agreements in coordination with appropriate Oerlikon stakeholders.
• Understand program profitability and adjust pricing, scope, or commercial terms as needed to achieve business objectives.
• Facilitate the successful transition of customer opportunities to Engineering and Operations by aligning teams on project scope, deliverables, manufacturing strategy, outsourcing requirements, routing, and schedule requirements.
• Maintain strong customer relationships throughout program execution by addressing technical issues, providing ongoing support, and identifying opportunities for additional business.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring customer requirements and expectations are effectively communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Report directly to the Head of Commercial

Skills

3+ years in metal additive

Strong analytical skills

Leadership and communication

Willingness to travel

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or material science

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Application Engineer for our Huntersville, NC facility. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the area.

You will engage with customers to develop metal AM solutions and prepare technical responses and proposals, owning opportunities from qualification through delivery. You will collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to deliver profitable growth across aerospace, defense,