Sales Application Engineer

About Taber Extrusions:

Since 1973, Taber Extrusions has been a leading manufacturer of aluminum extrusion-based products for OEMs in markets ranging from Military, Department of Defense, Aircraft/Aerospace, Marine/Shipbuilder, Boat Docks, Platforms, Decking, Motor Housing, Electronics, Heat Sinks, Automotive, Rail, and Structural Components. Taber is headquartered in Russellville, Arkansas and operates two manufacturing sites in Russellville and one manufacturing site located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Company segments its operations into Extrusion, Cast House, Friction Stir Welding and Micro Extrusion.

Taber is highly committed to growth and recently expanded their Russellville facility with the addition of a new 125k sq. ft. building housing a state-of-the-art 10,000 UST front load direct press line. The press line features a 16-inch (406mm) container that can handle profiles up to 600mm wide and is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace industry. It includes state of the art quench and solution heat treat capabilities. This $80 million investment is intended to more than double Taber’s revenue by allowing the company to enter new segments of the market and be more competitive is active segments.

Taber offers a broad set of capabilities including a full range of aluminum alloys (1000, 2000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 series), extrusion sizes from 7” up to 29” in profile width, and value-added services such as high tolerance machining, precision cutting, welding, bending, friction stir welding and customer supply chain solutions. Taber has grown into a leader in micro extrusions with capabilities to produce precision aluminum components for a broad range of markets.

The company produces its own secondary aluminum billet using a cast house located in Gulfport with sizes ranging in diameter from 7”, 9”, 11”, 16”, 20”, and 10x28” slab. The Company can also deliver fabrication and other value-added services that are key to providing the unique capabilities demanded in today’s market. For further information, please see the Company’s website, www.taberextrusions.com.

Job Summary:

The Sales Applications Engineer will serve as the primary technical bridge between our defense customers and our manufacturing facilities. Primarily responsible for evaluating complex project requirements, providing design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback, and ensuring that our extruded solutions meet the rigorous standards of the defense and aerospace industries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Sales Support: Lead technical engagements with defense contractors and OEMs to understand unique mission requirements and provide tailored extrusion solutions.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Analyze customer blueprints and CAD models to recommend profile optimizations that enhance structural performance while reducing production costs.
• Defense Proposal Development: Review and respond to complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and RFQs, ensuring all technical, material, and regulatory requirements are addressed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the production, die shop, and quality teams to verify the feasibility of custom profiles and manage order timelines.
• Project Oversight: Monitor the launch of new defense-related projects, serving as the lead technical point of contact for any issues arising during the initial sales and production cycles.
• Market Analysis: Stay current on defense industry trends, specifically regarding high-performance alloys and military-grade specifications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of direct experience working within or for the defense and aerospace sectors. Candidates must demonstrate deep familiarity with defense procurement processes and material requirements.

Taber Extrusions LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply