Custom Solutions Applications Engineer

Albany Valve & Fitting Co., Inc.•Wallingford, CT

4d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Custom Solutions Manager, the Custom Solutions Applications Engineer is the primary technical resource for custom-built assembly CAD models, sold by Albany Valve & Fitting Co., Inc. As the technical expert the Customs Solution Applications Engineer will work directly with customers to identify and provide reliable solutions that meet both cost, technical and quality specifications. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a willingness to learn, able to work independently and as part of a team, and be able to develop and maintain relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Prior manufacturing experience desired
A history of excellence in communication, active listening, and problem solving
Proven success with Project Management and meeting project deadlines
Proven understanding of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) including Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing (GD&T) drawing/modeling standards
Demonstrated success reading architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings with proven understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
Demonstrated excellence in Microsoft Office and SolidWorks
A history of being detail oriented
Proven success working independently and with a team environment
Proven comfort juggling multiple projects while maintain poise and patience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers to understand custom-build assembly specification, offer direction from Swagelok best practices and product/process solutions and ensure the customer receives a solution that not only meets specification, but solves the identified problem(s)
Translate Voice of Customer into CAD models for custom-built assemblies with an eye on design for technical requirements, cost, service, and reliability
Work cross functionally with the balance of the solution delivery team (Customer Service, Engineering Services, and Fabrication) ensuring an integrated Albany Valve team meets the customer’s needs
Ensure Solidworks drawings reflect accurate bills of material, manufacturability, and best practices
Provides Customer Service Representatives and sales team with both proactive, and reactive, product and technical information to help grow sales and solve customer application questions
Seek continued design education and learning as well as product and industry specific knowledge
Document lessons learned from all custom engagements and identify opportunities to standardize learning and grow or improve the product portfolio
Provide regular production support to include: Solve technical issues with part function or assembly layout, Assist in customer specified part testing, Help to improve production layout/processes