Applications Engineer

Are weekends for hunting, fishing, or getting out on the trail? Do you get a weird amount of satisfaction from a perfectly organized toolbox? Maybe you're into coaching, cooking, or chasing your next home project.

Or are you working somewhere that doesn't care about your input? Maybe you're looking for a place where your contributions will feel valued, and your voice will be heard.

If any of these resonated with you, Lakeview might be a spot for you. We celebrate the diverse interests, hobbies, and backgrounds of our team members, but we're also more concerned with getting the job done than who gets the credit. We understand that good ideas come from everywhere and we all need to work together to win.

Who we are:

A growing women-owned manufacturing company located in Carver, Minnesota, who sells to large OEMs with notable brands. Our business is built on good relationships with customers and helping them to be successful.

We run our business and shape our vision with the principles of the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) strategy. By implementing this proven system, we have created a solid foundation for our company's growth and success. EOS provides us with a framework that enables us to streamline our processes, foster accountability, and drive innovation.

At Lakeview, we live our values:

• Honoring our words through our actions
• Not avoiding the tough problems; rather solving them
• Being committed to our decisions but being fluid in our approach
• Winning together

Why work at Lakeview?

We don't just work; we grow together. We pride ourselves on fostering a company culture that goes beyond the ordinary.

Embracing the mindset of "Good to Great" and continuous improvement, Lakeview is a place where innovation and creativity thrive. A place where our values are not just words on paper, they are the guiding principles that drive our daily actions and decisions. Where work is enjoyable and provides opportunities to connect with colleagues but also balance a fulfilling personal life.

Lakeview is looking for motivated people who want to win as a team. We also offer competitive benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and a profit-sharing plan.

Join us and be a part of a team that upholds these values with pride and purpose.

Where we are going:
We are in a state-of-the-art facility located in Carver, Minnesota, and with strategic capital investments, we experienced our largest growth year ever in 2021.
In 2025, we are focused on driving continued success by prioritizing three key areas: Customer Experience, Conscious Culture & Profitable Growth.

How you can help:
We are looking for an
Applications Engineer who supports the development of engineered product solutions by working closely with customers, Sales, and internal teams. A key responsibility is generating accurate quotes, including those involving ITAR-controlled work, and providing technical expertise throughout the quoting and product development process. This role participates in customer calls and onsite visits alongside the Sales team to clarify requirements, understand application needs, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

This might be a good fit if you can:

• Develop product concepts and solutions based on customer requirements, application needs, and internal capabilities
• Prepare compliant quotes for commercial and ITAR-controlled opportunities using Paperless Parts, evaluating material options, capacity, cost structure, and technical requirements.
• Join customer calls, virtual meetings, and onsite visits with the Sales team to support technical discussions and gather detailed requirements
• Recommend materials, processes, and application solutions based on customer challenges
• Review RFQs, drawings, documents, and specifications to create accurate quotes
• Check customer portals daily for incoming quote requests and required documentation
• Collaborate with Sales and the Solutions group to interpret requirements and determine the most effective product approach
• Coordinate with manufacturing and use ERP/software tools to evaluate manufacturability, yield, and production efficiency
• Participate in internal solution-development meetings, providing technical insights, questions, and suggestions
• Complete drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for parts and products using 3D CAD or Pro/E
• Manage and expand 3D printing capabilities to support prototyping and customer sample requirements
• Identify and interact with material suppliers, including occasional onsite visits
• Research new processes, materials, and equipment to support continuous improvement and product capability growth
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through consistent technical support and communication
• Serve as project lead for key opportunities under the direction of Management
• Maintain customer portal activity for RFQs, submissions, and compliance documentation
• Assist with Engineering Change Notice (ECN) completion
• Ensure all communication, quoting, and technical activities comply with ITAR and export-control regulations
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of previous experience in similar role preferred
• Proficiency with CAD tools for drawing and modeling
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support customer-facing interactions in partnership with Sales
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Interest in continuous improvement and openness to learning new tools, materials, and processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally with Sales to customer or supplier locations
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
• Ability to review and handle ITAR-controlled data in accordance with export-control requirements