Lead Applications Engineer

HYNES INDUSTRIES INC • Austintown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Applications Engineer provides technical support for new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling in support of Hynes’ complex and major pursuit opportunities. The role works cross-functionally with Sales and Commercial, Engineering, Operations, and other functional areas to develop technical solutions in response to client inquiries. It responds to client inquiries, initiates dialogue, and validates scope as needed. The position is based at the Youngstown Manufacturing Headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio, and is listed as a day shift, as needed.

The engineer collaborates with Hynes technical staff and the Sales and Commercial group to determine scope, assess client technical data, develop technical opinions, recommend manufacturing processes, and establish tooling and manufacturing approaches. The role also supports estimating, provides cost estimates for tooling and equipment, communicates with internal and external customers, assists with client engagement, and supports onboarding of new tooling and manufacturing processes. Other Engineering support activities may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree (2-year) or bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• More than 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and prints.
• Understanding of dimensioning and tolerances.
• Proven experience with automated equipment and processes.
• Proven 3D/2D CAD skills.
• Design and detailing experience in tooling and equipment, including 3D modeling.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and MS Project.
• Extensive experience working with Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent experience in roll forming is preferred.
• Experience with Inventor is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLCs and controls.

Responsibilities

• Work with Hynes technical staff and the Sales and Commercial group to determine the technical scope of client requests.
• Review, analyze, and report on clients’ technical data and help form technical opinions to meet client expectations.
• Determine tooling and manufacturing philosophy with other technical team members for complex and major pursuit opportunities.
• Work with the Hynes technical team to recommend manufacturing processes.
• Support the Estimating Engineer on complex and major pursuit opportunities in conjunction with the Sales and Commercial team.
• Provide cost estimates for associated tooling and equipment.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and support the Sales and Commercial team during client engagement as required.
• Support onboarding of new tooling and manufacturing processes as required.
• Perform other activities in support of Engineering as required.

What This Job Offers

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