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Clemco Industries Corporation is a leader in abrasive blasting and shot peening equipment, proudly headquartered in Washington, Missouri. Since 1941, we've designed and manufactured high-performance systems—from standard and automated units to heavy-duty, fully engineered-to-order solutions. Our products are trusted across industries where safety and reliability are critical, including aerospace, medical manufacturing, defense, and firearms.

With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands-on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide.t goes here

The Applications Engineer supports sales, engineering, and end-users by providing technical expertise in abrasive air blast processes, equipment selection, and surface preparation requirements. This role evaluates customer applications, recommends appropriate blasting media, equipment, and process parameters, and ensures proposed solutions meet surface requirements, production targets, and the customers’ the Job to Be Done (JTBD). The Applications Engineer clearly communicate recommendations through proposals and general arrangement (GA) drawings, including presentations when needed. This position serves as a subject-matter expert for both manual and automated blasting systems, supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

• Passionate innovator. Demonstrates curiosity, embraces learning, challenges the status quo and contributes to developing future standard solutions and processes.

• Proactive problem solver. Identifies customer pain points and crafts high value solutions that improve processes, meet commitment dates, and proactively support customer needs.

• Growth Strategy: Develops project estimates and proposals aligned to strategic markets and desired customers. Brings analytical thinking and strategic insight to the business.

• Continuous Improvement Focus: Acts as a change agent with a process-first mindset. Encourages analytical thinking, anticipates opportunities and offers thoughtful recommendations for improving performance and productivity.

• Integral part of Project Management team: partner with field sales to prioritize, opportunities  and deliver on value propositions.

• Collaborates closely with engineering and manufacturing to align offerings with design build, and strategic standards

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

• 3+ years’ experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment preferred

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

• Ability to read technical specifications

• Experience writing compelling proposals, and estimating costs for custom engineered equipment solutions

• Excellent critical thinking skills, and ability to analyze information from multiple sources.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and technical communication

• Understanding of Clemco/abrasive blasting products and surface preparation (preferred)

• Communicating with employees and customers (speaking and listening)

• Sitting for extended periods

• Ability to learn, comprehend, and retain instructions

• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time

• Written communication with Distributors and customers

• Participation in meetings with Clemco and customer teams during opportunity management

• Effective use of technology to communicate

• Travel to Customer locations up to 25%

• Face to face meetings with customers to define JTBD, and gather technical information

• Willingness to engage in constructive conflict to arrive at win/win solutions.

At Clemco, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and relationships built on trust. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Your work will have a direct impact on growing a trusted brand with a proud 80+ year legacy—and an exciting future.

We don't just sell equipment—we deliver solutions that protect what matters most.

Clemco Industries Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better able to serve our customers.