Application Engineer

My name is Jessica Birndorf, a Recruiter with SCN (www.SCNteam.com). We are partnering with one of the leading suppliers of wheel bearing and chassis products worldwide who is hiring for a Wheel Bearing Application Engineer – Ford and Honda. Company Highlights Global tier 1 supplier with operations across 10 countries The company employs around 2,500 employees worldwide Industry: Automotive, Rail, and industrial markets Position Highlights Title: Application Engineer Full Time Direct Hire Background Requirements BS degree in Mechanical/Technical Engineering or equivalent practical experience in automotive industry Experienced with Ford and/or Honda as customers Familiarity with CAD / CAE programs At least 5 years in tier 1 automotive engineering Strong knowledge of fundamental design practices, validation, failure modes, and manufacturing of automotive components Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, DFA, DFM, APQP, VAVE Experience with industry standards (ex. ANSI, ISO, ASME, ASTM, ISTA) Knowledge of chassis systems, brake systems or wheel bearings preferred Job Responsibilities The Applications Engineer is the primary technical liaison between the company and the customer(s). Effectively relaying customer’s requirements to the organization and interfacing with other functions in the company to obtain the appropriate response Provide customers with technical support, including reviewing application data, drawings, calculations, and delivering technical proposals Presenting proposals and explaining detailed technical solutions and issues to customers Being the technical lead on new programs (APQP) from kick-off to start of production, and ensuring technical milestones are met, while supporting company policies and plans Supporting customer complaint resolution through application and failure analysis, in cooperation with Quality and Sales teams, and providing technical reports results as needed Support Sales personnel in introducing the company’s products to prospect customers Support benchmark activities Participate internal/external brainstorming meetings to generate new application or cost reduction ideas (VAVE) Collaborate with vendors, industry consortiums, universities, or other internal departments Must be flexible with responsibilities / projects / duties as these may change based on workload What is Being Offered Challenge: prioritize mission critical tasks, generate new ideas, research new technologies and coordinate the development, construction and launch of various mechanical solutions. Location: Novi, MI – 4 days in office and 1 day working from home (flexible on day) Competitive salary Relocation assistance 100% covered Comprehensive health care benefits Paid Vacation 401K with Matching People / Culture Stability If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerreraSCNteam.com. Thank you for your consideration