Application Engineer Summary

Application Engineer Job Opening in Detroit, Michigan. An innovative company in the machine tools industry is currently seeking an Application Engineer in the greater Detroit area to join their sales and engineering staff at their Detroit, Michigan location. This Detroit job will require a unique individual possessing both the technical savvy and sales acumen to be able to close sales while capturing the unique edge that the company’s products provide. Only technical Application Engineers should apply to this Detroit, Michigan job!

Detroit Application Engineer Overview:

The Detroit Application Engineer will interface with both sales and engineering staff to target new markets and customers and suggest new products and innovations to expand market share while working out of the Detroit site. The Application Engineer will work with customers to create a product that meets their specifications and expectations while also working with the engineering team to deliver that product.

Detroit Application Engineer Job Opening

• Operate always in line with safe working procedures and practices in both the office and the shop. Document and report unsafe conditions or actions to proper supervisor or safety representatives.
• The Application Engineer will analyze and understand customer manufacturing specifications.
• Partner with customers in and outside of Detroit and provide advisement through time studies, machine type suggestions, fluid requirements for fixtures/tooling/cutting, turnkey concepts, and time estimates for deliverables.
• The Application Engineer will drive and assist projects as a customer advocate from sales order and proposals through product installation while keeping within schedule.
• The Application Engineer will field customer concerns and notify customers of manufacturing issues.
• Use active listening to understand the customer’s needs and requirements.
• The Application Engineer will use creative methods and techniques, suggest alterations to processes, equipment used, or other practices as necessary.
• Train company and customer personnel with different equipment.
• The Application Engineer will keep a current and up to date knowledge of the innovations and trends of the machine tools industry.
• Keep a current and up to date knowledge of productivity improvement programs.
• The Application Engineer must perform customer visits to provide technical support on sold equipment or to identify products the company could provide the customer.
• The Application Engineer will develop and deliver presentations on processes or products.

Application Engineer (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

• A four year degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or equivalent job experience.
• Familiarity with cutting tool and machine tool design, the manufacturing process, applications, and sales.
• Able to read intricate or complicated blueprints.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated history with advanced machining products.
• Experience with machined goods for a multitude of industrial applications.
• CAD/CAM experience is necessary, Espirit/Catia preferable.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, correspondence, and technical manuals.
• Comfortable and effective in delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and its component programs.
• Valid license and passport for travel outside of Detroit, Michigan.
• Comfortable working on the road >50%.

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