Application Engineer

Commercial Vehicle • $100K — $120K *

US-Anywhere

+ 10 other locationsRemote

Manufacturing & Automotive

8 - 10 years of experience

2 months ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
10+ years of engineering experience in application or design engineering role.
Experience in seat design or application engineering for automotive or heavy-equipment systems is a plus.
Familiarity with industry standards and processes such as DFMEA/PFMEA and APQP.
Strong understanding of seat manufacturing processes and ergonomics.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, addressing inquiries and providing design guidance.
Lead customer discovery activities and project scoping discussions.
Support the sales team with technical proposals and material feasibility assessments.
Translate customer requirements into internal engineering documentation and specifications.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance of product solutions.
Identify design risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Prepare customer presentations and maintain accurate project documentation.

Benefits

Relocation support available for the selected candidate.

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Full Job Description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN VONORE, TN. RELOCATION SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

Position Summary:

If you're energized by solving complex customer challenges and bringing ideas to life, this role is for you. As a Senior Application Engineer with CVG's Seating Solutions team, you will be the technical bridge between our customers and our engineering and sales organizations, helping transform customer needs into high-quality, manufacturable seating solutions for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. You'll collaborate closely with OEMs and internal teams to guide design decisions, support product development, and ensure programs launch successfully. The ideal candidate combines strong seating systems knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and build trust with customers through proactive problem-solving and follow-through.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer Engagement & Technical Support

Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customers, responding to inquiries, analyzing requirements, and providing guidance on seat design and manufacturability.
Lead customer discovery activities, including requirements clarification, engineering reviews, and project scoping discussions.
Support the sales team in pre-award activities by reviewing specifications, preparing technical proposals, and estimating material/design feasibility.

Project & Product Engineering

Translate customer requirements into clear internal engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications for seat assemblies.
Collaborate with internal design, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams to ensure product solutions are cost-effective, manufacturable, and compliant with customer standards.
Support product development cycles, including design validation, prototype builds, engineering change management, pre-production trials, and launch readiness.

Technical Problem Solving

Identify risks related to design feasibility, material selection, space constraints, and seat performance; propose alternatives and mitigations.
Troubleshoot issues related to seat design, assembly, installation, durability, and system integration throughout the product lifecycle.
Facilitate resolution of customer issues, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely response and closure.

Documentation & Communication

Prepare customer and internal presentations, design reviews, and technical summaries.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including change requests, engineering records, customer communications, and issue tracking.
Provide internal training or briefings to align commercial, program management, and manufacturing groups on customer design expectations.

Continuous Improvement

Recommend design standardization opportunities, material substitutions, and process improvements to enhance quality and reduce cost.
Stay current with automotive electrical system standards, industry trends, and emerging component technologies.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent technical experience considered.
10+ years of engineering experience in application or design engineering discipline.

Preferred Characteristics:

Prior experience in seat design, packaging, or application engineering for automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, or heavy-equipment systems.
Familiarity with DFMEA / PFMEA, PPAP processes, APQP, and customer launch activities.
Hands-on understanding of seat manufacturing processes, material cost drivers, and assembly best practices.
Ability to read and interpret vehicle diagrams, 3D assemblies, and installation environments.
Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
Strong organizational discipline with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Comfort with domestic travel to customer sites, plant locations, and supplier facilities as needed (may be 10-20%)
Working knowledge of suspensions, comfort solutions, ergonomics and associated seat options
Experience interpreting customer specifications, engineering drawings, CAD models, and industry standards (SAE, ISO, OEM-specific).
Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent).

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About Commercial Vehicle

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is a supplier of a full range of cab-related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, including the medium-and heavy-duty truck market, the medium-and heavy-construction vehicle market, and the military, bus, agriculture, specialty transportation, mining, industrial equipment and off-road recreational markets. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. Commercial Vehicle Group has a global footprint with operations in North America, Europe and Asia, and has a diverse customer base that includes leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Commercial Vehicle Group is a publicly traded company, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CVGI.

Learn more about Commercial Vehicle

Size

7,300 employees

Market Cap

$224.1 million

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

Net Income

-$37 million

Founded

2000

5 Year Trend

+8%

Revenue

$717.7 million

NASDAQ

CVGI

* Ladders Estimates

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