SAMTAN1209 - Application Engineer

Malden, MA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

This procedure defines and details the position requirements, function, reporting relationships, authority, responsibilities, duties, and measurements of performance for the position of Applications Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line technical support primarily for customer quotations and business development for various applications.
• Understand customer requirements and demonstrate how existing or new solutions can be utilized to provide conforming product to the customer with costing, timing, and resources considered.
• Provide necessary documentation and production details for all products to QA / Contract Review upon receipt of PO from customer.
• Ensure necessary drawings and production work instructions are updated correctly when developing new manufacturing processes or when changes are required.
• Provide engineering specifications, vendor qualifications and sourcing capabilities necessary for purchasing to obtain competitive bids for all materials, equipment, parts and tools.
• Act as a liaison between Sales, Quotation, Production, Quality, Purchasing and the customer/supplier.
• Help determine all customer requirements for new and existing product.
• Assist in determining the internal and external capabilities of Samtan and vendor partners.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing in developing outside vendors to increase the products and services Samtan can provide.
• Set goals for and measure performance of all direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills in math and physical sciences.
• Excellent planning, organization and communication skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Word, Excel. SolidWorks a plus.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, especially metals manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cost and selling price.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Ability to understand and use basic inspection tools, calipers, micrometers, shadow graph, etc.
• Ability to understand product drawings and specifications, such as military and commercial.
• Experience with international quality system standards, such as ISO9001, AS9100 etc.