JOB DESCRIPTION: Application Engineer Non-Automotive
TITLE: APPLICATION ENGINEER
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NON-AUTOMOTIVE
DEPARTMENT: SALES & ESTIMATING
DUTIES: We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer for our Non-Automotive division, reporting to the Director of Business Development, Non-Automotive and work within the sales and estimating team of 3-5 other individuals. This Application Engineer will primarily support North American programs and pursue new RFQ and Sales opportunities. Candidate must be highly competent or proficient in the following areas:

• Develop and maintain strong business and customer relationships improving the reputation with key customer/account stakeholders.
• Utilize standards, specifications and line-up information presented by the customer to develop competitive proposals.
• Disseminate the customer’s Technical Specifications and the manufacturing feasibility of customer requested processes/applications.
• Seeking solutions to customers problems or requests and development of associated technical proposals with good presentation skills
• Provide regular follow-up with customers both current and future to establish consistent communication.
• Comprehension of mechanical and control prints
• Propose required equipment and processes to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare cost proposals utilizing elements of cost provided by Operations, QA, Purchasing, Engineering, and Vendors.
• Help create an assembly automated process, cost estimate and an RFQ response to the customer.
• Prepare cost proposals utilizing elements of cost provided by Operations, QA, Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance.
• Working level and competent in Inventor and/or ACAD
• Proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to work in an office setting and team environment.

Daily Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Customer interaction and new business development.
• Ability to multitask between multiple projects, meetings, and daily priorities within the group.
• Work cohesively with the internal project team on any commercial needs or support once a project is kicked-off.
• Prepare responses to RFQs and RFI’s in the form of a Proposal Letter and Quotation, ensuring best technical and commercial solutions are being used.
• Attends sales and marketing meetings and internal training sessions as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strong Technical & Presentational Skills. English proficiency, Team Player. Preferred BSME/BSMET and 5 years of relevant experience OR 10 years of relevant industry experience. Effective interpersonal skills with employees, management and customers.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Must have a Technical Degree
TRAVEL: Travel is approximately ~20%
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: Global exposure / Healthcare / 401K / Competitive salary