Application Engineer

Soundwich, Inc•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

This role involves supporting Soundwich's success by evaluating new opportunities, assessing manufacturing capabilities, and estimating costs and timelines for customer requirements. The Application Engineer will work closely with Engineering and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle, from design and build to testing and installation. A key aspect of the role is customer interaction, including developing product estimates and closing business. The position also requires managing customer specifications, supporting technical reviews, and planning/executing DVP&R testing. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting and training on specialized equipment like Aerospace Resistance Welders and Laser Cutting Work centers, as well as understanding and adhering to company quality, environmental, and safety policies.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Mechanical Design knowledge
Manufacturing experience
Strong leadership and teamworking skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Vision (corrected or uncorrected) to AWS D17.2 Section 4.4.1.1
AWS Resistance Welder Technician certification
Minimum language skills: English

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Project a plus
Automotive and Aerospace background a plus
2+ years of experience in using CAD software, NX and SolidWorks a plus
Working knowledge of GD&T a plus
FEA experience a plus
Metrology experience a plus
PPAP and FAI a plus

Responsibilities

Motivation, i.e., helping Soundwich succeed within Job Classification Responsibilities
Evaluate new opportunities and assess the Company’s ability to manufacture products that meet Customer requirements
Use Customer drawings to estimate material costs and manufacturing time
Analyze techniques and alternative methods, and recommend changes to equipment or procedures
Support Engineering and Production teams in the design, build, testing, and installation of finished products as needed
Interact with Customers while developing product estimates and closing business
Receive, review, and document Customer Specifications and Testing procedures as needed
Assist with Tech Review slides as needed
Attend Tech Reviews/other Customer engagements as required
Plan and complete DVP&R Testing as needed
Support the release of products into production
Trouble-shoot Aerospace Resistance Welder Equipment
Train Operators on the safe operation of Aerospace Resistance Welder Equipment
Programming and operation of Laser Cutting Work center using applicable software
Train Laser Cutter Operators
Demonstrated Aerospace Resistance Weld Metallographic inspection following successful completion of Aerospace Resistance Weld Metallographic Training
Demonstrated Aerospace Resistance Weld Destruct Tester
Understand and follow all Company Procedures and work instructions pertaining to assigned tasks, and the potential consequences of departure from these Procedures
Knowledge of the Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, all Company Policies, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Customer requirements
Knowledge of the effects that nonconforming products have on our Customers
Knowledge of the Environmental Policy, Environmental Objectives, all Safety Polices, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Regulatory requirements
Aware of the Quality impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Quality System and the benefits of improved personal performance
Aware of the Environmental and Safety impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Environmental and Safety System and the benefits of improved personal performance
Aware of how to submit Quality, Safety, Environmental and Business-related questions or suggestions, and how to initiate continual improvements
Other tasks deemed necessary by Soundwich Management Team to be in the best interest of Soundwich and our Customers