Mechanical Application Engineer

About the Role

This role serves as the central link between customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, and production. The individual will translate customer needs into engineered solutions and own each project from initial concept through manufacturing. This is an office-based position with daily onsite collaboration alongside engineering and shop-floor teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own projects from concept through production, managing multiple active projects at once.
• Review customer specifications and requirements to develop engineered solutions.
• Create preliminary designs and drawings in SolidWorks, advancing solutions to near completion for customer review.
• Finalize solution packages after customer approval, including complete build packets and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Partner with sales representatives, field engineers, and customers to clarify technical requirements.
• Support quote development and cost estimation.
• Identify specialty components and coordinate sourcing with purchasing and procurement teams.
• Ensure all required certifications and documentation are included with each project.
• Provide build documentation to production and answer technical questions from shop personnel.
• Track project revisions and changes throughout the design and build process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Entry-level to experienced engineers are encouraged to apply, with a preference for candidates who have relevant manufacturing or engineered-product experience.
• Strong hands-on SolidWorks experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects end to end in a manufacturing or engineered-product environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, engineers, and production personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems, project management tools, and MATLAB is a plus.
• Willingness to complete manufacturer-provided certification training, along with strong learning agility.
• Customer-focused, collaborative mindset with a commitment to long-term career growth.