Application Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must demonstrate a strong ability to design engine cooling and air conditioning components and have extensive knowledge in the physics of heat transfer and fluid flow phenomenon as applied to vehicles.
• This position requires an extensive knowledge of the application of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Strong analytical skills including heat transfer analysis, stress analysis and energy balances within the cooling system.
• Applies sound analysis methods in the evaluation of heat transfer and structural requirements.
• Demonstrates a high level of competency with solid modeling design software.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of production methods and the concept of designing for manufacturability. Should possess solid background in the processes of welding, brazing, and metal forming.
• Must possess strong project management skills and employs the use of computer based prediction and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Experience in the use of quality tools such as FMEAs, Design of Experiments, SPC, etc.
• Works with the manufacturing personnel in order to design product consistent with current processes and their associated capability.
• Effectively solves design-related problems identified during the fabrication and assembly of product and provides support as appropriate to shop personnel.
• Prepares appropriate documentation related to design and engineering activities through the application of ANSI:Y14.5 drafting standards which includes geometric tolerancing.
• Use Windchill/PDM Link to store CAD files and perform change management
• Self-starter with the ability to operate well independently
• Five plus years of design experience in an OEM manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a parametric based CAD software.
• Experience in sheet metal design and weldments
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in heat exchanger products and processes (brazing) a plus
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters Degree in Engineering Management, or an MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expert level of design and analysis skills
• Responsible for creating/implementing customer driven designs with minimal supervision.
• Will specify materials and analyze structures for robustness, cost and risk of designs.
• Lead Design FMEA’s with cross-functional groups including Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Tooling/Fixtures
• Utilize QPC process as outlined in IATF-16949 standard
• Will be the technical contact in support of sales and is expected to maintain/grow relationships with the customer.
• Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally
• Support manufacturing as needed for prototyping or production launches.
• Ability to direct designer/drafters who are providing project support.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or departmentally defined.
• Uses leadership skills and sound business judgment to support sales volume and profits
• Establishes strong, lasting relationships with customers
• Champions department improvements projects

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Group Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance at 1x Salary
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Indemnity
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Term Life Insurance
• Identity Protection