Job Title: Applications Engineer Company: G&F Precision Molding Inc.Department: Sales
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Location: Onsite - Fiskdale, MA or Danvers, MA (5 days/week)
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year (Salary Exempt)The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated Applications Engineer to discover technical solutions to customers' needs and support G&F's engineering team with implementation.
What You'll Do- Application Evaluation: Evaluate customer silicone rubber and plastic applications for manufacturing approaches.
- Strategy Identification: Lead tooling, automation, injection molding, and risk reduction strategies to successfully manufacture custom parts.
- Technology Collaboration: As a developing technical-commercial contributor, you'll partner with mold making, equipment, automation, and material experts to stay up to date with the latest industry technologies.
- Cost Modeling: Engineer cost models and effectively communicate the value of proposed solutions through quotations.
- Customer Confidence: Communicates clearly, builds confidence, and honors commitments.
- Design Leadership: Lead design for manufacturing activities using SolidWorks, mold filling analysis, CT scanning, and other technologies.
- Prototyping Support: Support evaluations, prototyping and 3D mold design reviews on key projects.
- Program Handoff: Manage the handoff of new programs to the program manager and support their technical needs.
- What You'll Bring
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, injection molding, mold design, technical sales, or a related technical manufacturing role preferred; medical device or other related manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible to work without sponsorship. Must be ITAR compliant (US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder)
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software), alongside the ability to interpret 2D engineering drawings.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of plastic and silicone injection molding processes, molds, materials, and automation, with ISO 9001 and/or 13485 experience preferred.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of business internally and externally.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in cleanroom environments, lift up to 15 pounds, and work at a computer for prolonged periods.
- Travel: Ability to accommodate occasional domestic and international travel, alongside periodic, consistent travel between the Danvers, MA and Fiskdale, MA facilities.
- What Benefits We Offer
A comprehensive rewards package to support your health, wealth, and professional growth: - Financial Security: 401(k) with company matching; Critical Illness, Group Accident, Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance.
- Health & Wellness:Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account.
- Time Off: 3 weeks' Vacation, 40 hours Sick Time and 8 hours Civic Day per year; and 9 Paid Holidays.
- Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance and Parental Leave.
- Growth: Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Assistance.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available.
