We are seeking a
Senior Application Engineer for our corporate office in
Smyrna, TN.Summary and Scope:Support the technical communities within the Automotive OEM, Heavy-Duty OEM, and/or Industrial OEM markets, partnering closely with key sales personnel to identify customer application requirements, develop clamping solutions that meet or exceed expectations, and validate solutions through DV testing.
- Assure compliance to all product related, customer specific requirements.
- Design and propose clamping solutions to our customers from our wide array of products, and to conduct project meetings and lead discussions internally and with customers.
- Establish significant charateristics through the use of the DFMEA and communicate these requirements within multi functional APQP meetings.
- Maintain and protect all company, supplier, and customer proprietary and confidential information.
Primary Duties and Functions:- Product development within APQP guidelines from product feasibility thru commercialization.
- Design and conduct product validation testing relative to customer requirements and in accordance with industry standards for fuel, air and fluid applications.
- Design and develop test methods for concept and protype feasibility assessments.
- Communicate with customers as the technical expert on behalf of the sales team to ensure a concise understanding of the products and services Ideal-Tridon provides to our customers.
- Provide technical support to our purchasing team and suppliers to ensure components meet required specifications.
- Manage numerous projects ensuring consistent and timely execution of deliverables.
- Contribute to system and processes improvements in the engineering domain that drive internal and external customer satisfaction; including, but not limited to ECR/ECN, APQP, DV, DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP.
- Exhibit leadership qualities, sound organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Successfully complete assigned training.
- Ensure continued compliance with Quality System and Environmental Management System.
- Understand the process for containing nonconforming prouduct and completing a RID.
- When necessary may perform other typical duties.
Qualification and Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology required.
- Eight or more years of experience in high volume manufacturing with a preferred emphasis in the automotive and/or industrial markets.
- T-Bolt/V-Band or No-Hub plumbing product knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to perform APQP, DOE, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
- Candidate must have three to five years' experience in SolidWorks (or equivalent) and be proficient in Microsoft Suite software package (including Microsoft Project).
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing is a plus.
- Finite Element Analysis is preferred.
- Working knowledge of metallurgical properties, elevated-temperature performance, and applications of stainless steel products is a plus.
- Excellent technical writing skills to produce clean and detailed documentation, reports and presentations including design specifications, testing protocols, and project reports.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to apply logic, reasoning and scientific thinking to a wide range of technical problems.
- Candidate must be "Hands-on" and willing to participate with lab testing and manufacturing DOE activities as required.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Design, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TS 16949, and ISO 14001 preferred.
- Travel as needed including international.
Work Environment & Culture:Foster and embody the
Ideal Tridon Group values:
- Devoted to Customers - Builds trusted relationships through service and reliability.
- We Care - Acts with integrity, accountability, and respect for others.
- Passionate About Growth - Committed to personal and team development.
- Positive Energy - Creates a collaborative, energizing work environment.
- We Find a Way - Resourceful, determined, and solutions-focused.
