Application Engineer

With more than 25 years of stability and growth, a Tier 2/3 automotive manufacturer of intricate, high-precision components is expanding its product portfolio through new program launches and continuous evolution of existing products. To support this effort, our Client is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical owner for customer programs throughout their full lifecycle. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Applications Engineer will be responsible for guiding programs from early feasibility through production and ongoing improvement. Additional responsibilities of this role include capability and capacity analysis, design concept development, and cost estimation. For awarded programs, the Applications Engineer will lead tooling and process development and manage all launch requirements, including PFMEA, APQP, and PPAP, through successful start of production. Once in production, the Applications Engineer then maintains program ownership, supporti...