Field Applications Engineer - Advanced Composites

Details

Posted: 29-Jul-26

Location: Vancouver , Washington

Type: Full Time

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000

Years of Experience:

2 - 4

Salary Details:

Base salary of $115,000-$140,000, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. The actual pay will be determined based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Additional Information:

Hybrid/Remote is allowed.

Internal Number: COMPO002681

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Position Overview:

We''re looking for a composites manufacturing expert who enjoys working directly with customers to solve production challenges. You''ll partner with our Sales team to help manufacturers select materials, optimize closed-mold processes, troubleshoot production issues, and implement advanced composite solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest. This is a customer-facing engineering role-not IT or software support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage market segment strategies, programs, and key customer relationships.
• Act as a technical consultant to align marketing, sales, and segment-specific initiatives.
• Gather customer requirements and deliver customized technical solutions and support.
• Create quotes and bids for customized or non-standard products and services.
• Evaluate customer systems for successful integration of company products.
• Prepare sales support materials, including proposals, contracts, and SLAs.
• Introduce, demonstrate, and promote new and existing products and services.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy and tactics.
• Identify new product opportunities using existing technologies.
• Analyze and optimize market segment program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Sales on customer-focused programs to drive ROI and sell-through.
• Forecast customer needs to support budgeting and program development.
• Deliver product training to internal teams and customers.

Expected Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Advanced Composites Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Closed Mold Manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor''s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Composites Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, including resin systems, fiber reinforcements, bonding technologies, and processing methods.
• Proven ability to support or drive technical sales and customer engagement.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Valid driver''s license required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with sales promotion techniques within the composites market.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Outlook email platform.
• Demonstrated success in technical sales or customer-facing roles.

Location & Travel:

• Primarily remote; candidates should be located in or near the Pacific Northwest.
• Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 75% of the time, depending on the candidate's home base, to engage with customers, attend industry events, and support field operations.

Pre-Employment Requirement:

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check. This requirement is especially critical for safety-sensitive roles.

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About Composites One LLC

Composites One is the largest distributor of composites materials in North America. Composites One offers the industry's widest range of reinforcements, resins, gel coats, catalysts, core materials, shop supplies and process equipment, including more specialized lines than any other distributor. With more than 40 distribution centers nationwide, we serve more than 9,000 customers in a variety of markets, including marine, aerospace, wind energy, marble/solid surface, construction, and advanced composites. Providing customers with technical expertise is the industry's largest team of technical sales representatives (most of them CCT Certified), supported by locally based customer service representatives. When customers call Composites One you will be treated to incomparable local customer service from a team ready to serve. Team members like Customer Service Representatives, Drivers, Technical Sales Representatives and Technical Support Managers are eager to partner with their customers, working with them to ensure the success of their business.

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