Title: Applications Engineer - Rings & LinersID: req8538Type: Full Time Function: Product Engineering Division: PT - Rings, Liners and VSG - Rings & Liners Location: Plymouth, MI, United States (47001 Port Street) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Application Engineering is an engineering customer service position. The application engineer works together with the account manager to provide the necessary service to OEM Automotive and Heavy-Duty customers. The business situation and individual skills may dictate the method of meeting these responsibilities, but the end result will always be superior customer service and the advancement of the business.The Application Engineer is the project manager responsible for the concept, design, development, and production support of Powertrain System Components and Power Cylinder Systems. This work includes Customer Program Development (APQP); Part Design; Verification & Validation Testing; Failure Analysis; Value Analysis/Value Engineering; Customer Interfacing and SimultaneousEngineering with the manufacturing plants.The Application Engineer is responsible for actively participating in the appropriate business unit meetings. As a member of these teams, he/she is challenged to manage the current business situation as well as setting the future direction of the business.General knowledge of engine performance & test methods as it relates to powertrain systems.General knowledge of statistics, CAE, and other analysis methods.Have the ability to evaluate business issues and prioritize activities.Prepare tests requests, evaluate test results, and publish final test reports.Process Sample Orders and Request For Quotes.Assist in root cause analysis of EOT (End of Test) or field returned parts. Participate in the business group meetings.Prepare detailed failure analysis reports.Work closely with the sales team developing specific customer account strategies.Discuss and advance technical and commercial strategy throughout multi-faceted F-M team, for new projects and new technical demands.Present and convince multiple customer parties of our technical and commercial benefits.Develop power cylinder products based on the input from experienced Application Engineers.More developed problem solving skills.Ability to methodically organize a root cause investigation for End of Test results or field returned parts.Ability to take a lead role in minor advanced engineering projects.Responsible for developing new products as the designated project manager for the Customer Program Development (APQP) process, if required also with other global plants and tech centers.Work with manufacturing plants to assure manufacturability of designs.Develop working knowledge of Powertrain Components and Power Cylinder Systems.Assist in implementing new designs.Provide support of advanced engineering projects.Travel as required to support the customer and to support/develop new opportunities.Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.Actively participate in achieving Corporate and Divisional goals and objectives for quality, cost, profit, return on sales, productivity as well as adherence to budget goals.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.Minimum of 8 years experience required.Experience in powertrain, diesel, power cylinders and piston rings preferred.Good interpersonal skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to lead a team, to achieve desired results.Ability to conceptualize new designs and concepts.Ability to read and communicate the technical and commercial needs of the customer.Ability to be self directed.Ability to completely direct the engineering activities of a program.Have the ability to perform detailed customer presentations.
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