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Applications Engineer
Location:
Madison Heights, MI
Description:
With over 100,000 SKUs, General Fasteners Company (GFC) is a full-service distributor for a wide range of Fastener and Assembly Components in over 40 product categories. More than half of the items we supply are specifically engineered for our customer's unique applications, and many are non-fastener items such as stampings, molded plastics and composites, mechanical assemblies, kits of various configurations, fittings, private labeled products, and many more. We work with over 800 suppliers from around the globe to offer customers a one-stop shop for their Assembly component needs. You will be tasked with solving applications related issues in the world of fasteners and assembly components. This position will challenge your ability to analyze, theorize, develop, and deploy fastening strategies to help our customers save money, improve their designs, and solve their fastening application problems. We offer the right employee a competitive salary, full benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, where out-of-the-box thinking and idea creation are encouraged. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Analyze product and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements Recommend/assess designs to provide robust, cost-effective solutions Prepare/coordinate testing and drawing services for customers Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to recommend performance standards for newly designed and/or existing products Proactively support all customer and internal cost savings efforts. Participate in customer Value Analysis/Value Engineering events Prepare reports for design and value analysis Collaboratively work with and participate in the continuous improvement of our quality department and systems Confer with Quality Assurance personnel to clarify and resolve problems as they are related to component design Study and participate in the development of our core markets and industries including automotive, heavy truck, autonomous vehicles, electronics, military transports, recreation vehicles and more. Obtain and communicate technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations. Increase industry awareness about the Engineering Center by participating in promotional efforts and capability presentations. Maintain an awareness of industry trends in fastener manufacture, assembly, and testing through supplier/customer visits, training, etc. Work in accordance with the GFC Quality System and proactively participate in the continuous improvement of that system. Maintain an awareness of industry trends in fastener manufacture, assembly, and testing through supplier/customer visits, training, etc. Other duties as required SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word Possess a customer focused attitude Possess strong mechanical and technical aptitude Ability to organize resources and establish priorities Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare comprehensive reports Ability to effectively present information to internal and external customers Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree in a Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering 2+ years of experience developing fastening solutions or solving critical application issues in the manufacturing environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office and lab environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to ambient temperatures. Noise level may be high when operating powered equipment. Employee is required to use appropriate safety equipment to prevent injury to self or others. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, bend, stretch, twist, stand, move about, lift up to 40 lbs., hear and speak. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to type, reach, handle and feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no supervisory responsibility. TRAVEL: No travel is expected for this position, but an occasional site visit is possible Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
General Fasteners Company
Industry:
Engineering & Architecture
Posted:
November 16 on ApplicantPRO
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