Senior Applications Engineer - Aerospace, Plain Bearings

Timken; New Jersey; On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term incentive

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Timken seeks a Senior Applications Engineer - Aerospace to be the technical interface among customers, sales, product engineering, and manufacturing. You will support design reviews, qualification programs, and implementation of bearing solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements include 7+ years in aerospace or bearing systems, a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, strong CAD skills, and travel up to 30%. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, bearings, mechanical systems, or related industries.
• Experience supporting customers in Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, or technical support roles.
• Strong understanding of aerospace mechanical systems, bearing applications, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards incl. AS9100, FAA, and customer specs preferred.
• Experience with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense customers is a plus.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis, technical problem-solving, and interpretation of drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to balance technical and commercial objectives.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between aerospace customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Evaluate customer application requirements and recommend optimal plain bearing solutions for aerospace systems.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and product assessments to ensure performance and compliance.
• Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including design reviews and qualification.
• Partner with customers, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers to develop customized aerospace solutions.
• Support new product development initiatives with application expertise and testing requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to identify growth opportunities and proposals.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analyses to resolve issues.
• Deliver technical training and mentor engineering team members on aerospace bearing technologies.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical systems

CAD software

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Engineering tools

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Location: Thorofare, NJ or Montgomery, IL
Reports To: Sr. Applications Development & Engineering Manager

Position Summary:

The Senior Applications Engineer - Aerospace serves as the primary technical interface between customers, sales, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support the development, application, and growth of aerospace plain bearing solutions. This role provides advanced engineering expertise throughout the product lifecycle, including design support, application analysis, customer consultation, qualification programs, and technical problem-solving.

The successful candidate will work closely with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket customers to identify technical requirements, recommend bearing solutions, and drive business growth through innovative engineering support. The position requires a strong understanding of aerospace systems, bearing technologies, industry specifications, and customer application requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between aerospace customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Evaluate customer application requirements and recommend optimal plain bearing solutions for aerospace systems and components.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and product assessments to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including design reviews, product selection, qualification, and implementation.
• Partner with customers, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers to develop customized solutions that address complex aerospace application challenges.
• Support new product development initiatives by contributing application expertise, testing requirements, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to identify growth opportunities, prepare technical proposals, and support business development efforts.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analyses to resolve customer issues and improve product performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for aerospace bearing technologies, delivering technical training and mentoring engineering team members.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and quality system regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, bearings, mechanical systems, or related industries.
• Experience supporting customers in an Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, or technical support role.
• Strong understanding of aerospace mechanical systems, bearing applications, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and requirements, including AS9100, FAA, and customer specifications preferred.
• Experience working with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense customers is a plus.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis, technical problem-solving, and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial objectives.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Salary Range:The yearly compensation for this role is $78,390 - $104,520 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Actual pay may be higher or lower than the posted range.
• Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Other Compensation: Includes participation in a short-term incentive program and wellness incentives.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits