Drilling Applications Engineer

Are you ready to make an impact in the aerospace industry by delivering high-performance drilling solutions to some of the world's most innovative companies? Join us as a Drilling Applications Engineer based in Kent, WA, where your expertise will help shape the future of aircraft assembly and manufacturing.

Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you'll be a key technical partner to major aerospace clients-including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Bombardier, Blue Origin, and others-supporting the full lifecycle of Desoutter Seti-Tec drilling products.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead on-site support for tooling applications, focusing on implementation, commissioning, and aftermarket maintenance of advanced drilling systems.
• Deliver technical training and troubleshooting guidance to customer teams, ensuring optimal performance and confidence in our solutions.
• Provide consultancy services, including remote support, drill testing, and drill curve analytics-both in lab settings and on live production lines.
• Support Desoutter fastening products occasionally, where aligned with aerospace customer needs.
• Engage in technical discussions about the Seti-Tec product portfolio, tailoring solutions to specific customer applications.
• Champion collaboration across Desoutter aerospace and service teams, Seti-Tec, and the broader organization-sharing insights, solving challenges, and driving continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with engineers and decision-makers, positioning yourself as a valuable advisor and technical expert.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years in Project Management or Product Engineering, ideally within the Aerospace Industrial sector.
• Experience with industrial tools, drilling applications, and cutter technologies.
• Familiarity with technical support platforms, engineering software, and product support.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to travel across Western U.S. & Canada, with occasional international trips to Europe and Mexico as needed

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and a growth mindset-and we're excited to see what you bring to the team.

• Work directly with leading aerospace manufacturers on cutting-edge assembly technologies.
• Be part of a global team that values innovation, knowledge-sharing, and service excellence.
• Grow your career in a role that blends hands-on engineering, customer interaction, and strategic consulting.
• A culture rooted in trust and accountability with an emphasis on health and well-being.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• A comprehensive package of compensation and benefits.

When not traveling to support customer applications, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely two days per week and being on-site three days per week at our Aerospace Hub in Kent,WA.

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