Applications Engineer

BG MC US Holdings LLC Force Motion Group•Brecksville, OH

About The Position

Force Motion Group (FMG) is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to design and quote engineered solutions for Hyson customer applications. The role works directly with customers to understand requirements and translate them into accurate technical specifications and quotes that manufacturing can build. The Application Engineer also supports complex customer installations and mentors team members.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or product engineering role, including tooling or fixture design using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other 3D CAD software.
Working knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer drawings, specifications, procedures, and standards.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical ideas and results to customers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines that support customer requirements.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
Customer service focus and ability to interact effectively with all levels inside and outside the organization.
Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

CAMWorks or Esprit programming experience.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or co-ops.

Responsibilities

Partner with local and global customers to understand technical requirements, business goals, and desired outcomes, and resolve technical and relationship challenges so customer expectations are met.
Design and develop application solutions and quotes that are accurate, manufacturable, and meet customer needs.
Support product sales by providing technical guidance to customers and the sales team.
Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Develop technical specifications and detailed drawings for components and assemblies, identifying critical-to-quality features.
Collaborate with management, customer service, sales, and manufacturing to ensure customer specifications and needs are met.
Apply APQP practices to design quality into products the first time.
Partner with manufacturing to use available equipment and technical capabilities to develop new products, and facilitate manufacturing reviews while identifying improvements to the review process.
Prepare clear customer instructions and support complex customer installations and testing so products are applied and perform as intended.
Identify and implement lean practices to modularize new product designs and reduce design and quoting effort.
Define processes, features, and standards for 3D CAD software use to keep design work consistent.
Mentor team members and co-ops to build engineering capability across the team.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to the company Code of Ethics.