An Applications Engineer with 2+ years' experience in parts & equipment manufacturing is needed for a position in Houston. The Applications Engineer will provide accurate technical and regulatory information to customers, Sales staff, and Engineering staff, develops designs for specific customer needs, product enhancement, or new products as needed, assist with the training of employees and customers on the latest products and regulations, as well as support internal and external issues with designs and equipment.
Applications Engineer Responsibilities:
* Meet and work with customers, both internally/externally, to provide a broad range of solutions to technical and regulatory issues.
* Completes trainings in person or virtually with customers and sales staff in technical/regulatory matters at national sales meetings, regional sales meetings, and other required events.
* Coordinates root cause analysis concerning incidents involving products.
* Assists in customer warranty claims.
* Assists in Quote Review Meetings, as necessary.
* Serves as Engineering liaison to Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, and others on technical and regulatory aspects of all products.
* Attends trade shows to provide direct technical interface with customers and potential customers as requested.
* Coordinates content updates and distribution of technical information
* Develops new designs and products to meet customer and industry needs.
* Responds to multiple requests in a timely manner.
* Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements and chemical compatibility relating to company products.
* Knowledgeable in manufacturing operations such as CNC machines, power presses, welders, benders, deburring, etc.
* Perform other tasks as assigned.
Applications Engineer Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering related field required.
* 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing industry position is required.
* Experience manufacturing gaskets, fasteners, piping and/or pressure vessels is preferred.
* Possesses a firm understanding of Engineering concepts relating to this field of work such as solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer, process chemistry, chemical and physical properties of materials, metallurgical properties, galvanic corrosion, failure analysis, welding, and corrosion.
* Experience working with industry codes, for example API 6A, ASME B31.3, B16.5, B16.20, B16.21
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* The ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently and on schedule.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of work groups.
* Ability to provide technical leadership and coordinating skills while serving customers.
* Display competence in technical and office software.
* Proficiency and competence in AutoCAD software.
* Problem Solving, root cause analysis.
* Basic understanding of industry standards related to piping and pressure vessel specifications.
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only qualified applicants who provide an up-to-date resume with pertinent qualifications will be contacted!
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or other potential career options, please contact Buck Foley with gpac. Resume can be directly sent to . His direct line is . All conversations are 100% confidential.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
