Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in seal, gasket, or similar product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, support customer-facing activities, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of application engineers, ensuring high-quality technical output and customer-ready deliverables.
• Serve as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal teams, driving solutions from concept through production.
• Engage directly with customers to understand challenges, promote value-based solutions, and support product design and application development.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and field issues, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.
• Oversee application testing and lab operations to validate product performance and support new and existing business.
• Manage supplier technical performance, including quoting, failure analysis, and change management collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead multiple engineering projects across customers, balancing priorities while supporting continuous improvement and quality system compliance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and develop a team in a technically challenging environment.
• Engagement with customers to drive solutions and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Chance to work on diverse projects across industries and improve product performance.
• Access to training and development resources for technical and leadership skills.
• Collaborative work with cross-functional teams, enhancing networking and skills.