Applications Engineer

General Fasteners • Denton, TX

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About The Position

An Applications Engineer will be tasked with solving application-related issues in the world of fasteners and assembly components. They will act as a liaison between our customer and our engineering team. An Applications Engineer may complete tasks such as determining customers’ technical requirements, supporting sales staff, traveling to our customers sites, and maintaining customer relationships. An Applications Engineer will analyze, theorize, develop, and deploy fastening strategies to help our customers save money, improve their designs, and solve their fastening application problems.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in a Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering
• 2+ years of experience developing fastening solutions or solving critical application issues in the manufacturing environment
• Experience with fasteners
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word
• Possess a customer focused attitude
• Possess strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Strong Mechanical or Materials Engineering background
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare comprehensive reports
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external customers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines
• Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive
• Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
• Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements

Responsibilities

• Analyze product and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements
• Recommend/assess designs to provide robust, cost-effective solutions
• Prepare/coordinate testing and drawing services for customers
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to recommend performance standards for newly designed and/or existing products
• Proactively support all customer and internal cost savings efforts.
• Participate in customer Value Analysis/Value Engineering events
• Prepare reports for design and value analysis
• Collaboratively work with and participate in the continuous improvement of our quality department and systems
• Travel to our Engineering Center in Michigan and out to our supply base will be required

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• generous paid time off (PTO)
• a 401(k) option
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• life insurance
• medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options
• a down-to-earth casual environment
• a positive team-oriented culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree