Who We Are

We provide certainty in an uncertain world by delivering engine and generator power solutions our customers can rely on. We are people-focused, family-first, and passionately driven to build strong relationships, share knowledge, and establish confidence. We are consistent, resourceful problem solvers, dedicated to supporting people inside the organization and out. We develop products that are built to last by developing people that never stop learning. As an independent company for over 40 years, we’re not like our competitors. We do things the Loftin way, which means an unwavering commitment to doing whatever it takes to deliver the best power solution, every time.

Who You Are

You are a reliable, customer-focused (a.k.a. good with people) problem solver. You effectively communicate through cooperation and teamwork. You are always looking to improve whether that’s learning something new or seeking ways to promote better quality. You are driven to do what it takes to get the job done.

The Job

The Application Engineer provides sales and administrative support focused on project scope and requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily including the following.

• Perform Scania administrative functions, including horsepower changes and torsional vibrational analysis
• Perform Kubota administrative functions, including Kubota Compliance reporting
• Place purchase orders as needed
• Maintain bill of materials with Great Plains ERP, and on Loftin SharePoint site
• Perform needed edits to manufacturing orders
• Support warranty requests for Loftin Equipment Co. package items and work/coordinate with vendors, customer and Loftin warranty rep to resolve claims
• Procure, interview and onboard new vendors as needed
• Perform cost analysis of vendor spend
• Provide technical support to fellow departments.
• Works with and supports engine production and reman departments
• Works with engine production and reman to ascertain and mitigate product non-conformance
• Listen, understand, and convey customer technical requirements
• Resolve production issues or difficulties in a manner that is consistent with the company mission, values, and financial objectives.
• Provide status of ongoing projects and future projects
• Identify customer's needs and sales opportunities to help future growth
• Provide technical support to the Project Management Team for submittal/re-submittal to customers for designated projects
• Provide product training to other departments as assigned
• Provide activity updates in weekly Project Management, Sales Executive, and Inside Sales Meetings
• Keep a detailed report of all ongoing projects to be reviewed weekly and bi-monthly
• Assist all departments with technical and field support as needed
• Support Senior Engineer as needed throughout sales territory
• Participate in joint sales calls with Sales Executives, Business Development as needed
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for process improvement
• Travel as needed, up to 30%
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Strong CAD skills are a must.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience with SolidWorks highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP required, Great Plains software preferred.
• Interact professionally with all levels of leadership.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skill
• Must be a team player, detail-orientated, and flexible
• Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision

Comp & Benefits

• Annual salary of $70,000-$80,000 , depending on experience and qualifications
• We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program you’d expect from a large company:
  • Choice of two UMR/UHC Choice Plus Network medical plans – PPO and HDHP
  • Health Savings Account with employer contributions
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match and immediate vesting
  • Critical Illness and Accident insurance
  • 100% employer-paid Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability
  • Supplemental Life/AD&D
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Company Holidays
  • Learning and development

Preferred method of response is online via our Careers page (https://www.loftinequip.com/careers/).

Loftin Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Power As A Certainty Since 1976