Applications Engineer (Plastics/Ind. Material Manuf. Exp Req)

Applications Engineer (Plastics/Ind. Material Manuf. Exp Req)

The ideal candidate has a technical mind, a genuine comfort working with all types of customers, and a team-first attitude.

About rhodeswolfe

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organization where your technical expertise has a direct impact on customer success and product development, and your growth path for the future is clear.

Responsibilities

• Sponsorship: Not Available: Applications Engineer (Plastics/Ind. Material Manuf. Exp Req) Description
• Our client in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a key technical liaison between customers and internal teams, providing product and application support for plastic valves, piping systems, and fabricated plastic components.
• In this role, you will evaluate customer requirements, recommend technical solutions, and support the sales team with product selection, customization, and troubleshooting.
• Efficiently manage technical phone calls and quote requests from customers, distributors, sales
• Evaluate customer requirements; recommend appropriate products and engineered solutions
• Develop technical proposals, quotations, and supporting documentation for custom projects
• Conduct product training, presentations, and technical seminars for customers and distributors
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Coordinate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure customer specifications are met
• Review bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and fabrication processes for accuracy
• Create and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and installation guides

Support product testing, performance evaluations, and failure analysis

• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects across company departments
• Applications Engineer (Plastics/Ind. Material Manuf. Exp Req) Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 3+ years experience in applications or industrial engineering in manufacturing required
• 2+ years experience in technical customer-facing role required
• Ability to convey complex technical information to engineers and non-technical buyers required

Pay

Salary: $85,000-$110,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and More from Day 1; 401(k) with 6% match; Cont. Ed. Reimb.

Job Type: Full-Time

• Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Travel: Approx. 5 trips per year to trade shows or customer sites

Applications Engineer (Plastics/Ind. Material Manuf. Exp Req) Responsibilities