Applications Engineer - Aerospace Machining

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Applications Engineer – Aerospace Machining

Location: Mason, Ohio (On-Site)
Travel: 25–40% (short-duration trips to customer sites)
Industry: CNC Machining / Aerospace Manufacturing

Wright Technical Services is representing a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer seeking an experienced Applications Engineer specializing in aerospace machining. This role supports both the sales team and end customers by delivering high-level technical expertise focused on aerospace structural and engine component manufacturing. The Applications Engineer will perform machining demonstrations, execute test cuts, develop machining processes, and provide technical training to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform test cuts and machining demonstrations for aerospace structural and engine components.
• Partner closely with the sales team to evaluate customer machining requirements and support turnkey machine proposals.
• Program, set up, tool, and prove out machining processes to support customer demonstrations and test cut requests.
• Deliver on-site customer startup training and provide technical knowledge transfer following machine installation.
• Conduct technical classes and training sessions on aerospace machining applications and high-speed cutting techniques.
• Provide troubleshooting and application expertise to support customers and internal teams.
• Assist with process development for complex aerospace machining applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent machining experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of aerospace engine component manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on expertise with multi-axis CNC machining centers (3, 4, and 5-axis).
• Strong experience with setup, programming, and operation of machining centers.
• Prior experience with machine tools is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability and logical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel 25–40% to support customers.