Applications Engineer - NA Stamped Fasteners

Company: ITW
Location: Troy
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Application Engineer will reside in the Troy, MI sales office and will report to the Sales Manager. This position will be responsible for supporting the sales account managers by means of communicating technical information with the customer and internal product engineers. This position will have direct communications with customers and suppliers to obtain the best solution for projects by applying knowledge of engineering principles to develop, design, engineer and validate products. This role requires some product design for new parts and assemblies with varying degrees of complexity, and high degree of creativity, but most of the responsibility will be in working with the customer to define the application, identify the best solution and communicate with the design team on the requirements. This role requires software design and analysis capabilities, personal flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple projects and work with several stakeholders.Primary Responsibilities* Be the "go-to" for the sales team as a first point of contact for technical training, guidance and customer engineering activity (project definition).* Attend sales and engineering meetings to support product development at customer locations.* Initial concept generation in 3D CAD to enable ongoing discussions with both internal engineering team and external customer team* Manage and coordinate project assignments with the Sales and Engineering Teams to meet specific customer requirements. Transfer projects to the Engineering teams through clear communication of customer technical requirements.* Ensure product designs meet or exceed customer, manufacturing, and financial requirements.* Support customer launch activities, as necessary.* Benchmark competitive products.* Consolidate engineering knowledge for efficient coordination and execution of technical training presentations (external and internal).* Coordinate technical representation for trade shows.* Provide initial evaluation of quality concerns at local customer facilities; transfer information and insights to the Quality Department for full coordinated response.* Perform basic testing of products in application at the Troy Office, to help build the customer relationship.* Provide application expertise through technical sales visits at customers.* Conduct due diligence for capital expenditures of existing parts.* Other tasks and duties as assigned.QualificationsPosition Skills and Experience Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience* 3+ years of Applications Engineering experience with practical hands on experience* Driven and motivates others to excel.* Strong technical aptitude and curiosity to find new opportunities and projects.* Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to exercise sound judgment.* Work efficiently without significant supervision.* Knowledge and use in 3D Software; Solid works preferred* Automotive experience preferred* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with ability and willingness to communicate, and work with other regions.* Additional InformationITW Culture & Leadership Expectations Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectationsAble to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial cultureAble to take a high level of accountability and ownership for personal and company performanceAble to communicate both verbal and written with clarity and simplicityExemplifies a strategic-thinking approach and process to program managementAble to make decisions using critical thinking and analytical approaches when weighing options.Nurturing an environment consistent with the ITW values and cultureIs outcome driven and applies the 80/20 principles to prioritize work demandsPro-actively participating in ITW's 'toolbox' initiatives (i.e. USa, 80/20 Philosophy, PLS, MRD, and In-Lining).Serves as the primary liaison to the customer; the incumbent can use their influencing skills to get resultsThis position requires a high level of leadership experience and emotional intelligenceAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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