Applications Engineer - Thread Rolling Solutions Team

CJWinter • Rochester, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Brinkman Products, Inc. is an industrial manufacturing company encompassing two specialized divisions: Davenport Machine and CJWinter. Together, we manufacture proprietary product lines including Davenport multi-spindle screw machines, thread rolling attachments, thread rolls, and precision tooling solutions serving manufacturers worldwide. We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Applications Engineer to join our CJWinter Thread Rolling Solutions Team. This position is ideal for a mid-level engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, working directly with customers, and developing practical thread rolling solutions for real-world production applications. This role combines technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, customer interaction, project management, and process development to support the successful implementation of thread rolling processes and tooling solutions across a wide range of industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-7 years of experience in applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, tooling, machining, or a related technical role
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machining, metalworking, tooling, fastening systems, or cold-forming processes
• Knowledge of thread rolling processes, tooling, or precision manufacturing is a plus
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and parametric modeling preferred
• Experience with HubSpot and Infor ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications and recommend thread rolling solutions, tooling, and process improvements
• Review customer drawings, specifications, material requirements, and production objectives to develop optimal thread rolling processes
• Develop, validate, and document thread rolling processes for new and existing applications
• Support customer trials, process validation, troubleshooting, and production implementation activities
• Work hands-on with thread rolling attachments, rolls, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot customer production issues and provide technical recommendations to improve quality, productivity, and tool life
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, product development, and sales teams to ensure successful execution of customer projects
• Assist in the development, testing, and commercialization of new thread rolling products, technologies, and manufacturing solutions
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals, cost estimates, and application recommendations
• Conduct customer training, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
• Support new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to support installations, process optimization, training, and application development (approximately 5-15%)
• Document application data, test results, lessons learned, and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off program plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Professional development, technical training, and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level