Application Engineer

 Position Summary:Provide application engineering and sales support for flexible metal piping products (bellows, expansion joints, hoses) as sold into Aerospace and General Industry. Responsibilities shall include customer relationship development, developing engineered flexible piping solutions, cost estimation, proposal drafting, processing purchase orders, etc. Essential FunctionsDevelop relationships with customer and industry partners to drive new and recurring municate and consult with customers secure sales of the company's products and services. Review customer specifications, contractual requirements, and government flow-downs to ensure agreement and compliance.Design flexible metal product design in accordance with customer specifications and applicable codes to support customer sales process.Develop cost models for development and production of hardware.Developing formal proposalsquotations. Complete purchase order contract review and acceptanceWork integrally with manufacturing engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and logistics personnel to ensure projects are completed on budget and on schedule. QualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, or similar.5+ years' experience in a mechanical design or sales engineering role. Required SkillsMust be proficient with computer aided modeling software (Solidworks or similar).Proficiency Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Excellent professional communication skills required (written and verbal).Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal supervision. Excellent mechanical aptitude and mechanical design capabilitiesAbility to apply engineering theory across industriesmarkets.  Preferred SkillsExperience with Finite Element AnalysisAdvanced skills in Excel, Python, or other coding languageFamiliarity with ERP or MRP systems (SAP or similar).  Work EnvironmentClimate controlled office environment - 90%Enclosed metals fabrication shop (welding, heavy equipment) - 10% Travel:Travel requirements are minimal.

Created: 2025-02-21