Application Engineer (Aerospace)

  • Schaeffler AG
  • Stratford, Connecticut
  • Full Time

Our Offering

  • Competitive wages - ranges between $70,000 and $90,000 depending on education and experience;
  • Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
  • Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
  • Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
  • Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
  • An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
  • Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
  • Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas;
  • This posting is for an existing vacancy;
  • AI is not used to review our applicants.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply advanced knowledge of current and emerging bearing design, manufacturing, materials, coatings etc., as required to support design, produceability, MRB, value engineering etc. activities
  • Support R&D functions within Schaeffler Aerospace, other Aerospace Divisions and customers
  • Support new product introduction with bearing design, ensuring functionality and produceability
  • Initiate or participate in cost reduction initiatives
  • Participate in functional teams with Designers, Process Planners, Applications Engineers, Account Leaders, Outside Sales Engineers, Quality, Planning/ Purchasing etc.
  • Interface with customers on technical manufacturing or design projects, supporting Account Leaders and/ or Outside Sales Engineers, Application Engineers, Planning and Quality

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
  • Masters degree in mechanical, systems, aerospace or metallurgical engineering is an asset
  • CAD (Unigraphics, Pro/E) orthographic projection drawing/ 3D modelling/ analysis.
  • Strong attention to detail and capable of writing work instructions for shop floor environment In depth knowledge of bearing design and performance characteristics
  • In depth knowledge of bearing manufacturing practices
  • MS Office, MS Access experience
  • Strong team facilitation skills
Job ID: 523078242
Originally Posted on: 5/31/2026

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