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Carpenter Technology Corporation · 20 hours ago

Manager Application Engineering

Reading, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, and they are seeking a Manager of Application Engineering to lead the innovation, development, and application of advanced materials solutions. This role serves as a critical bridge between customer application insights and internal product development teams, driving ideation and enabling breakthrough products for performance-critical markets such as aerospace and defense.

Advanced MaterialsFoundriesManufacturingQuality Assurance

Responsibilities

Lead the innovation, development, and application of products from ideation through market launch

Advise leadership on product and process development strategies

Co-own the business development funnel to align with strategic growth initiatives

Contribute to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for product development programs

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

MetallurgyApplication engineeringSpecialty alloysProduct developmentTechnical marketingAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline required

3+ years of experience in application engineering, product development, or technical marketing—preferably in the metals, aerospace, or defense sectors

Strong understanding of specialty alloys (e.g., high‑performance stainless steels, superalloys, titanium) and associated manufacturing methods

Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across disciplines and customer-facing environments

Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration to define product specifications and accelerate development timelines

Experience contributing to strategic planning and organizational direction

Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and assess research data

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence technical and strategic discussions

Preferred

Curiosity-driven mindset with ability to identify latent customer needs and generate innovative solutions

Lead definition of key application requirements in emerging markets and translate insights into actionable development programs

Conduct market intelligence gathering, including competitive and patent landscape analysis, to guide product strategy

Define product performance targets and partner with teams to rapidly assess feasibility using agile prototyping and testing

Generate and validate next-generation product concepts informed by customer feedback and system-level understanding

Support technical marketing with application-based value propositions and early-stage customer engagement

Monitor and interpret industry standards, certification requirements, and competitive benchmarks

Contribute to innovation pipeline activities, including structured ideation sessions and business case inputs

Demonstrated strong business acumen

Benefits

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Company

Carpenter Technology Corporation

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels.

Founded in 1889

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees