Senior Applications Engineer

VulcanForms Inc.

. Analyze customer product requirements and assess how VulcanForms' manufacturing capabilities can meet customer needs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,800 - $193,698 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in applications engineering and technical sales within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on metal additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Capable of translating customer requirements into actionable engineering documentation while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Applications EngineeringTechnical Sales SupportMetal Additive ManufacturingCustomer Requirement AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Technical Proposal DevelopmentRisk AssessmentEngineering DocumentationCustomer Requirement Gathering3D PrintingPrecision MachiningCastingForgingManufacturing Feasibility AssessmentComplex Sales Cycle Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingCustomer-Facing PresenceStakeholder CommunicationTradeoff Communication

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentNPI EngineeringSenior Technical PresenceEngineered-to-OrderCustomized Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze customer product requirements and assess how VulcanForms' manufacturing capabilities can meet customer needs
Design first-cut product proposals to assess requirements and identify risks or constraints early
Gather and document customer requirements for internal NPI engineering teams
Partner with sales on technical proposals and customer meetings
Serve as the senior technical presence in high-stakes commercial conversations
Translate customer intent into documentation internal product development teams can act on

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in an applications engineering, sales engineering, or technical product role within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to operate at a senior, customer-facing level
Ability to assess technical feasibility quickly and communicate constraints or tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior customer stakeholders
Strong written communication skills and ability to translate customer conversations into actionable engineering documentation
Relationship-building skills and comfort serving as the senior technical presence in customer-facing and sales conversations
Direct experience in metal additive manufacturing or 3D printing strongly preferred
Experience in adjacent metal manufacturing processes such as precision machining, casting, or forging considered
Experience supporting a technical sales cycle in a complex, engineered-to-order or highly customized manufacturing environment
Experience working cross-functionally with design/engineering teams and sales teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k) plan with company match
Additional variable compensation