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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:
In return, we offer
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.
Local Terms & Conditions Apply
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Talent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins
Founded in 1914 Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General Industry. Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions (tools, service and projects) to meet the specific demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries. The company designs, develops and delivers innovative quality industrial tool solutions, including air and electric Screwdrivers, Advanced Assembly Tools, Advanced Drilling Units and Torque Measureme.
Desoutter Industrial Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or status within any other group that is protected by anti-discrimination laws.Women are encouraged to apply!
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
In return, we offer
- 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.
Local Terms & Conditions Apply
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins
Founded in 1914 Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General Industry. Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions (tools, service and projects) to meet the specific demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries. The company designs, develops and delivers innovative quality industrial tool solutions, including air and electric Screwdrivers, Advanced Assembly Tools, Advanced Drilling Units and Torque Measureme.
Desoutter Industrial Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or status within any other group that is protected by anti-discrimination laws.Women are encouraged to apply!
