Job Description
Job Description
Cullerton Group has an exciting opportunity for an Application Engineer supporting advanced manufacturing and machining technologies used in aerospace and precision manufacturing environments.
Huntersville, NC (Onsite)
Travel up to 50% (typically averages closer to 25%)
Up to $144,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits + Relocation Assistance
This role is a unique blend of Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CAD/CAM Engineering, and Product Development. You'll work directly with customers, support manufacturing process development, optimize machining strategies, conduct demonstrations and testing, and help solve complex engineering challenges involving highly engineered components.
What You'll Do
- Develop and optimize manufacturing and machining processes.
- Support machine demonstrations, test cuts, and process validation activities.
- Collaborate with customers to troubleshoot machining and manufacturing challenges.
- Utilize CAD/CAM tools to support process development and manufacturing improvements.
- Conduct technical training for customers and internal teams.
- Support tooling, fixture, and manufacturing strategy development.
- Partner with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver customer solutions.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking engineers who possess a combination of:
- CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor, or similar)
- CAM experience (Mastercam, NX CAM, HyperMill, PowerMill, or similar)
- Manufacturing and process engineering knowledge
- CNC machining and/or CNC programming experience
- Product development or design engineering exposure
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Customer-facing or cross-functional engineering experience
Preferred Backgrounds
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Product Development Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Applications Engineer
- Tooling Engineer
- CAM Programmer
- Process Engineer
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
- Full benefits and relocation assistance
- Opportunity to work with advanced aerospace and precision-manufacturing technologies
- Exposure to complex components including turbine blades, blisks, and impellers
- Training on specialized software and machine technologies
- Domestic and occasional international travel opportunities
- Strong career growth potential within advanced manufacturing and engineering
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong engineering foundation who understands manufacturing processes, enjoys solving technical problems, and wants to work at the intersection of engineering, machining, product development, and customer applications.