Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer serves as the primary liaison between our organization and customers, focusing on understanding and fulfilling customer requests. The role involves creating quotes, offering solutions to meet customer needs, and conducting design reviews. This position supports the furniture industry, working mainly with foam, fiberglass, and polyester components that integrate into larger customer products. Responsibilities range from customer requests to product launch, including managing and occasionally building prototypes.

• Collaborate with customer engineers and procurement teams to review requests and assist in creating quotes using Excel.
• Provide technical updates to customers regarding engineering changes, shipping dates, and project progress.
• Read and assess drawings, providing feedback on tolerances, manufacturability, and feasibility of customer requests.
• Conduct design reviews with customers.
• Build prototypes using CNC equipment and program equipment with G-Code if experienced.
• Manage the engineering request process by creating drawings, documentation, and performing quality checks.
• Maintain and update CAD drawings throughout the product design and quoting process.

• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• 2-4 years of experience in an engineering role with customer interface responsibilities.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and G-Code.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• Experience in furniture manufacturing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

The work environment offers flexible hours, primarily operating from 7 AM to 4 PM. The role is based in an office setting with a standard 40-hour workweek, with occasional overtime if prototyping work is required. The company is small, with about 70 employees, including 15-20 in the office. The team operates within the Product Development and Business Development departments. Benefits include 8 holidays and negotiable PTO.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $48