Application Engineer, Project Management

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Application Engineer, Project Management you’ll be part of our Stanley Engineered Fastening's Automotive division working to support the Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) product line as an on-site employee. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following essential job functions: Customer Support - Field Support new business development managers in evaluating customer specific applications. Participate in technical presentations to educate and train customers about SPR rivet joining capabilities and how to design products for use with these technologies. Works with customers to specify SPR equipment into their programs and ensures that customer requirements are met through final implementation. Customer Support – In House Ensure order entries are assigned and processed in a timely manner. Updates and ensures the accuracy of BOM's for equipment products. Oversee engineering programs to ensure on-time completion. Develop solutions using complete engineering analysis through digital virtual simulation. Applies engineering principles and lessons learned to every development process. Manage programs from concept to design buyoff to ensure customer satisfaction. Assists, supports and communicates with sales and marketing in product training and applications. Fastened joint requirements - design, application, failure modes, test and repair processes. Fastener designs, material, plating, etc. Drive joint development projects to establish joining methodologies for new materials and products. Develop and maintain successful practice and guidelines for all joining and fastening processes. Participate in product development from inception through product release. Provide self-piercing rivet product and process expertise. Manage large or critical projects and ensure timely completion of such.

Requirements

4+ years of project management or related experience in project execution
Highly self-motivated, customer advocate, innovative with an entrepreneurial spirit
Experience in automotive or similar industries

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation products, robotics or electro-mechanical products preferred
Bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support new business development managers in evaluating customer specific applications.
Participate in technical presentations to educate and train customers about SPR rivet joining capabilities and how to design products for use with these technologies.
Works with customers to specify SPR equipment into their programs and ensures that customer requirements are met through final implementation.
Ensure order entries are assigned and processed in a timely manner.
Updates and ensures the accuracy of BOM's for equipment products.
Oversee engineering programs to ensure on-time completion.
Develop solutions using complete engineering analysis through digital virtual simulation.
Applies engineering principles and lessons learned to every development process.
Manage programs from concept to design buyoff to ensure customer satisfaction.
Assists, supports and communicates with sales and marketing in product training and applications.
Drive joint development projects to establish joining methodologies for new materials and products.
Develop and maintain successful practice and guidelines for all joining and fastening processes.
Participate in product development from inception through product release.
Provide self-piercing rivet product and process expertise.
Manage large or critical projects and ensure timely completion of such.