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# Senior Applications Engineer - Aerospace, Plain Bearings

- **Company:** Timken
- **Location:** Montgomery, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $78,390.0 - $104,520.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Business Analytics Applications, Software Tools
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60157654-senior-applications-engineer-aerospace-plain-bearings

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
 * 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, bearings, mechanical systems, or related industries.
 * Experience supporting customers in an Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, or technical support role.
 * Strong understanding of aerospace mechanical systems, bearing applications, and engineering principles.
 * Knowledge of aerospace standards and requirements, including AS9100, FAA, and customer specifications preferred.
 * Experience working with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense customers is a plus.
 * Proficiency with engineering analysis, technical problem-solving, and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
 * Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools required.
 * Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 * Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial objectives.
 * Ability to travel up to 30%.

## Description

The Senior Applications Engineer - Aerospace serves as the primary technical interface between customers, sales, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support the development, application, and growth of aerospace plain bearing solutions. This role provides advanced engineering expertise throughout the product lifecycle, including design support, application analysis, customer consultation, qualification programs, and technical problem-solving.

The successful candidate will work closely with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket customers to identify technical requirements, recommend bearing solutions, and drive business growth through innovative engineering support. The position requires a strong understanding of aerospace systems, bearing technologies, industry specifications, and customer application requirements., * Serve as the primary technical liaison between aerospace customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

 * Evaluate customer application requirements and recommend optimal plain bearing solutions for aerospace systems and components.
 * Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and product assessments to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with customer specifications.
 * Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including design reviews, product selection, qualification, and implementation.
 * Partner with customers, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers to develop customized solutions that address complex aerospace application challenges.
 * Support new product development initiatives by contributing application expertise, testing requirements, and validation activities.
 * Collaborate with commercial teams to identify growth opportunities, prepare technical proposals, and support business development efforts.
 * Lead technical investigations and root cause analyses to resolve customer issues and improve product performance.
 * Act as a subject matter expert for aerospace bearing technologies, delivering technical training and mentoring engineering team members.
 * Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and quality system regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.