Protingent
Overview
Position Title:
Composites Application Engineer Position Description:
Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity located in White Salmon, WA. Responsibilities
Leads the technical response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and related inquiries. Acts as customer-facing expert in molded composites, including compression molding and bladder molding. Adheres to established quoting and costing methodologies to ensure precision and consistency in technical proposals and estimates. Estimates cycle times, material yields, and scrap factors associated with prepreg composite components and structures. Reviews ply books, part drawings, and process specs to ensure manufacturability in thermoforming or thermoset press environments. Acts as a primary technical advisor for high-value clients, offering expert guidance and solutions tailored to their complex needs. Supports outside sales initiatives and aids in coordinating technical aspects of inside sales activities, enhancing the technical accuracy of sales communications. Works closely with Program Management, engineering, quality, and production to scope solutions, estimate cost and lead time, and support customers through the quoting and pre-production phases. Qualifications
Able to conduct technical discovery conversations with engineers, buyers, and program managers to identify manufacturable solutions Skilled at presenting and explaining technical tradeoffs (cost vs. performance, cycle time vs. tooling complexity) Capable of negotiating pricing and scope boundaries without compromising technical integrity or operational feasibility In-depth understanding of prepreg composite materials, including handling requirements, shelf life, cure cycles, and debulking processes Strong knowledge of compression, bladder, open, and press molding techniques for thermoset composite structures Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, ply books, and specifications (including aerospace or defense standards) Familiarity with tooling design principles, including material selection, mold parting lines, thermal expansion, and bladder integration Working knowledge of common composite failure modes, structural performance tradeoffs, and QA/QC methods (voids, porosity, FOD). Job Details
Job Type: Direct Hire Location: White Salmon, WA Salary Range: $80-100K About Protingent
Protingent is an
Award-Winning
provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from
Software and Aerospace
to
AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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Position Title:
Composites Application Engineer Position Description:
Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity located in White Salmon, WA. Responsibilities
Leads the technical response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and related inquiries. Acts as customer-facing expert in molded composites, including compression molding and bladder molding. Adheres to established quoting and costing methodologies to ensure precision and consistency in technical proposals and estimates. Estimates cycle times, material yields, and scrap factors associated with prepreg composite components and structures. Reviews ply books, part drawings, and process specs to ensure manufacturability in thermoforming or thermoset press environments. Acts as a primary technical advisor for high-value clients, offering expert guidance and solutions tailored to their complex needs. Supports outside sales initiatives and aids in coordinating technical aspects of inside sales activities, enhancing the technical accuracy of sales communications. Works closely with Program Management, engineering, quality, and production to scope solutions, estimate cost and lead time, and support customers through the quoting and pre-production phases. Qualifications
Able to conduct technical discovery conversations with engineers, buyers, and program managers to identify manufacturable solutions Skilled at presenting and explaining technical tradeoffs (cost vs. performance, cycle time vs. tooling complexity) Capable of negotiating pricing and scope boundaries without compromising technical integrity or operational feasibility In-depth understanding of prepreg composite materials, including handling requirements, shelf life, cure cycles, and debulking processes Strong knowledge of compression, bladder, open, and press molding techniques for thermoset composite structures Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, ply books, and specifications (including aerospace or defense standards) Familiarity with tooling design principles, including material selection, mold parting lines, thermal expansion, and bladder integration Working knowledge of common composite failure modes, structural performance tradeoffs, and QA/QC methods (voids, porosity, FOD). Job Details
Job Type: Direct Hire Location: White Salmon, WA Salary Range: $80-100K About Protingent
Protingent is an
Award-Winning
provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from
Software and Aerospace
to
AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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