Application Engineer
SCN - Search Consulting Network - Novi, MI
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My name is Jessica Birndorf, a Recruiter with SCN! ().We are partnering with one of the leading suppliers of wheel bearing and chassis products worldwide who is hiring for a Wheel Bearing Application Engineer - Ford and Honda.Company HighlightsGlobal tier 1 supplier with operations across 10 countriesThe company employs around 2,500 employees worldwideIndustry: Automotive, Rail, and industrial marketsPosition HighlightsTitle: Application EngineerFull Time Direct HireBackground RequirementsBS degree in Mechanical/Technical Engineering or equivalent practical experience in automotive industryExperienced with Ford and/or Honda as customersFamiliarity with CAD / CAE programsAt least 5+ years in tier 1 automotive engineeringStrong knowledge of fundamental design practices, validation, failure modes, and manufacturing of automotive componentsWorking knowledge of GD&T, SPC, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, DFA, DFM, APQP, VAVEExperience with industry standards (ex. ANSI, ISO, ASME, ASTM, ISTA)Knowledge of chassis systems, brake systems or wheel bearings preferredJob ResponsibilitiesThe Applications Engineer is the primary technical liaison between the company and the customer(s).Effectively relaying customer's requirements to the organization and interfacing with other functions in the company to obtain the appropriate responseProvide customers with technical support, including reviewing application data, drawings, calculations, and delivering technical proposalsPresenting proposals and explaining detailed technical solutions and issues to customersBeing the technical lead on new programs (APQP) from kick-off to start of production, and ensuring technical milestones are met, while supporting company policies and plansSupporting customer complaint resolution through application and failure analysis, in cooperation with Quality and Sales teams, and providing technical reports results as neededSupport Sales personnel in introducing the company's products to prospect customersSupport benchmark activitiesParticipate internal/external brainstorming meetings to generate new application or cost reduction ideas (VAVE)Collaborate with vendors, industry consortiums, universities, or other internal departmentsMust be flexible with responsibilities / projects / duties as these may change based on workloadWhat is Being OfferedChallenge: prioritize mission critical tasks, generate new ideas, research new technologies and coordinate the development, construction and launch of various mechanical solutions.Location: Novi, MI - 4 days in office and 1 day working from home (flexible on day)Competitive salaryRelocation assistance100% covered Comprehensive health care benefitsPaid Vacation401K with MatchingPeople / CultureStabilityIf you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerrera@.Thank you for your consideration!
Created: 2025-01-09