Applications Engineer

$79,500 - $123,400/Yr

Saint-Gobain - Albion, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Albion, NY

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Applications Engineer will serve as a key player in the development and design of laid scrim technical fabrics, collaborating with various teams including customers, product managers, and R&D. This role focuses on providing technical guidance and ensuring smooth transitions from product design to manufacturing, acting as a liaison among different departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees new product development of laid scrim technical fabrics through design phase and machine trials, as well as their transition to routine production.
• Researches and recommends changes to manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs, increase product quality, or provide greater personal and/or environmental safety.
• Provides technical guidance to manufacturing to address production problems and to customers, including through direct visits as needed.
• Performs technical evaluations of vendors and equipment.
• Generates technical and economic justifications for the implementation of new processes, methods, and equipment.
• Runs experiments and tests to aid in the development of processing systems, using computer-assisted engineering and design software as needed.
• Collaborates with Process Engineering in reviewing customer special requirements and generates appropriate processes and methods to accommodate and implement them successfully.
• Generates and is fully conversant with Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Data Sheets.
• Prepares and approves design documents and plant modifications in accordance with approved procedures, processes, and design requirements.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Understands Lean Manufacturing Principles (Kaizen, 5S, Pilot Projects) and participates in Continuous Improvements methodology as it relates to WCM initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of work-related skill and experience in Applications or Mechanical Engineering, or in a similar capacity in a Manufacturing environment is required.
• Proven ability to design, manage, and implement projects of a technical nature is required.
• Team facilitation and project management experience are essential to this job.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and troubleshooting abilities are necessary.
• Experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks or related applications is necessary.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time is required to support sales and development with customer visits and/or for company meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day
• Steel-Toe Shoes and Safety Glasses, Annually