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 play a pivotal role in collaborating cross-functionally on product design and application development, engaging with customers, product managers, operations, and R&D teams. Their primary focus will be on providing technical guidance and contributing to the manufacturing development of laid scrim technical fabrics. This role will involve acting as a central liaison and technical bridge between customers, sales teams, quality assurance, and manufacturing departments. The Applications Engineer will oversee new product development of laid scrim technical fabrics through the design phase and machine trials, as well as their transition to routine production. They will research and recommend changes to manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs, increase product quality, or provide greater personal and/or environmental safety. Additionally, the engineer will provide technical guidance to manufacturing to address production problems and to customers, including through direct visits as needed. The role requires performing technical evaluations of vendors and equipment, generating technical and economic justifications for the implementation of new processes, methods, and equipment, and running experiments and tests to aid in the development of processing systems. The Applications Engineer will collaborate with Process Engineering in reviewing customer special requirements and generate appropriate processes and methods to successfully accommodate and implement these requirements. They will also be responsible for generating and being fully conversant with Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Data Sheets. Furthermore, the engineer will prepare and approve design documents and plant modifications in accordance with approved procedures, processes, and design requirements. The position also involves providing technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems. Understanding Lean Manufacturing Principles (Kaizen, 5S, Pilot Projects) and participating in Continuous Improvements methodology as it relates to WCM initiatives is also essential for this role.

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.
• Collaborates with Process Engineering in reviewing customer special requirements and generates appropriate processes and methods to successfully accommodate and implement.
• 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, supports and is familiar with 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.
• The candidate will possess strong analytical thinking skills and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks or related applications is necessary.
• The 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