{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9727f9859f4b1ce4bfed1718","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9727f9859f4b1ce4bfed1718","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9727f9859f4b1ce4bfed1718","title":"Application Engineering Manager","description":"Applications Engineering Manager | Build Solutions That MatterDo you enjoy working directly with customers to solve complex engineering challenges rather than sitting behind a desk?Our client is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting engineered sealing solutions in a highly customized Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. This is a leadership role where you'll partner with customers, sales, operations, and manufacturing to transform real-world application challenges into engineered solutions.Backed by a large, well-capitalized organization while maintaining the agility of a smaller business unit, this team enjoys the resources to invest and grow without the bureaucracy that often slows decision-making. There is also significant opportunity to advance into a broader global leadership role as the organization continues to expand.What You'll DoLead, mentor, and develop a team of Applications Engineers focused on technical excellence and customer success.Partner directly with customers to understand operating conditions and recommend engineered sealing solutions.Oversee multiple customer programs in an Engineer-to-Order environment, balancing priorities, timelines, and resources.Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver customized solutions from quote through production.Establish team metrics, drive accountability, and continuously improve engineering execution and customer responsiveness.Serve as the technical leader for key customer relationships and strategic projects.What We're Looking ForEngineering leadership experience with proven success managing technical teams.Strong background in applications engineering, customer-facing engineering, or technical sales support.Experience with engineered sealing products, polymers, rubber, plastics, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, or other industrial engineered products.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven Engineer-to-Order manufacturing environment.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related discipline.Why This Opportunity?Lead a high-impact team with direct influence on customers and business growth.Highly visible role with a clear path toward global leadership.Financial backing of a large organization with the speed and flexibility of a business that values quick decisions over unnecessary red tape.Opportunity to shape engineering strategy while working alongside an experienced leadership team.","company":"Flextek","rawCompany":"flextek","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:11:34.151Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"326291","title":"Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use","slug":"rubber-product-manufacturing-for-mechanical-use"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"339991","title":"Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing","slug":"gasket-packing-and-sealing-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Engineering Manager","description":"Applications Engineering Manager | Build Solutions That MatterDo you enjoy working directly with customers to solve complex engineering challenges rather than sitting behind a desk?Our client is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting engineered sealing solutions in a highly customized Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. 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