Technical Sales Engineer

GracoRoberts; Eastern (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Car allowance

Phone allowance

Job summary

GracoRoberts is seeking an Application Development Engineer (ADE) to support the Eastern US in a customer-facing, growth-oriented role. You will blend technical expertise with business development to qualify and implement innovative resin solutions for aerospace customers.

The ADE will work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to advance applications, queue opportunities, and drive profitable growth while managing a dynamic sales pipeline in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years in composite materials, process technology, or technical sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategy to hit sales goals and expand market share.
• Build relationships with engineers, program managers, manufacturing leaders, and procurement teams to uncover opportunities.
• Lead formulation, qualification, and application-development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Coordinate internal resources to deliver samples, technical data, pricing proposals, and solutions.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide territory assessments and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with formulation and technical teams to identify emerging customer and industry needs.
• Promote resin pre-blending, toll manufacturing, formulation development, and packaging improvements.

Skills

Aerospace composites

Technical sales

Materials understanding

Project management

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Business

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Application Development Engineer (Outside Sales)

Location: Eastern, United States

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 annually + bonus opportunity, car and phone allowance

Travel: 50%+ (customer-facing territory role)

Drive Innovation in Aerospace & Composites

GracoRoberts is seeking an experienced Application Development Engineer (ADE) to join our team supporting the Eastern US. This unique role combines technical expertise with strategic business development, helping aerospace and advanced manufacturing customers identify, qualify, and implement innovative material solutions. As an ADE, you'll partner directly with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to develop new applications, advance resin qualification opportunities, and drive profitable growth. This position is ideal for a technically minded sales professional who enjoys solving complex customer challenges and building long-term relationships.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a customer-focused growth strategy to achieve sales goals and expand market share.
• Build relationships with engineers, program managers, manufacturing leaders, and procurement teams to uncover opportunities.
• Lead new formulation, qualification, and application-development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Coordinate internal resources to deliver samples, technical data, pricing proposals, and customer solutions.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide territory assessments and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with formulation and technical teams to identify emerging customer and industry needs.
• Promote value-added solutions including resin pre-blending, toll manufacturing, formulation development, and packaging improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in aerospace composites manufacturing and materials.
• Proven success in technical sales, business development, or application engineering.
• Ability to quickly understand complex materials, manufacturing processes, and customer requirements.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management abilities.
• Experience with commercial or military aircraft, rockets, launch vehicles, or satellite applications is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in composite materials, process technology, application engineering, chemistry, or technical sales.

Why GracoRoberts?

At GracoRoberts, we help the world's most innovative aerospace and defense companies solve complex manufacturing challenges through advanced materials, technical expertise, and exceptional service. Our team is built on integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to customer success.

We love to hear from you.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GracoRoberts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. GracoRoberts makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS YOU WILL BE ASKED SEVERAL VOLUNTARY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS

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