150445 Application Engineer (Bearings)
Our customer located in Plymouth, MI is seeking (2) Application Engineers (Bearings) on a direct hire basis.
One position is for candidates with 3+ years of bearings experience, and the other position is an entry-level position with knowledge of bearings.
The salary range for this position is $50,000/year to $75,000/year, depending on level of experience. Relocation is available.
This company WILL NOT offer sponsorship or consider OPT candidates.
Summary / Purpose
This position will offer the opportunity to demonstrate strong engineering skills while conducting bearing analysis, failure investigation, statistics and other design related activities, using a variety of calculation methods and computer modeling programs to select suitable bearings to meet customer requirements.
Provide technical application proposals which include bearing selections, bearing analysis, and test planning and installation recommendations to meet customer requirements.
Coordination and/or execution of project assignments that support (directly or indirectly) major tactics in the Corporate Business Plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Lead / execute the analysis of complex bearing systems, as well as prepare and present comprehensive customer proposals to support the corporate marketing effort and achievement of business plan tactics.
• Determine the feasibility of and provide approval for the use of company designs / products in customer applications.
• Collect customer requirements and inputs, conduct a thorough application review and communicate results to sales and to customers.
• Application review will include but is not limited to: life analysis, stress analysis, interface checks and guidance on how to properly apply company products, fitting practices, backing needs, dimensional checks and test recommendations.
• Develop test plans, review / analyze test results, and create final test reports to support the validation of product proposals.
• Develop technical expertise in the use of application tools and techniques for analyzing bearing systems.
• Lead / provide failure analysis, root cause analysis, and problem solving of internal testing, customer testing or application field issues.
• Lead / provide product improvements and cost reductions.
• Support the development of new products and technologies.
• Share broad knowledge of interdisciplinary aspects of bearing application technology with colleagues, render assistance as necessary to technicians and other engineering staff, update supervision and generally assist in providing answers to inquiries from sources inside and outside the company.
• Support global company resources in arriving at the best corporate solution to a particular problem or opportunity.
• Adapt emerging technology to enhance application engineering capabilities and services.
• Strive to continuously improve the execution of the aforementioned responsibilities as a key part of a broader commitment to personal development and growth.
• Conduct technical training as needed.
• The Entry-Level employee will be shadowing the Experienced Application Engineer, so there will be a six-month training period prior to the initial assignment.
Education / Experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of bearings experience is required for the Experienced Application Engineer; for the Entry-Level looking for some knowledge in bearings.
• Automotive experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity / training in formalized problem solving methodologies (Red X, DOE, etc.).
• Experience with Failure Analysis, Product Testing, DFMEA/PFMEA processes, measurement system analysis, and interpretation knowledge.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn new applications and analysis techniques.
Other Information
• This position will require 20% to 25% travel by automobile and plane. There might be initial training trip to Japan for a week or two, but the rest of the travel will be within the United States (mostly local travel to customer location in Metro Detroit area), but also some travel to the company’s Manufacturing Facilities. The travel for this position would also not exceed 25%.
• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150445 Application Engineer (Bearings) in the subject line of your email. Please DO NOT use the Apply Now feature.
Only those candidates that are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to pass a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and must provide 2 3 Professional References (Manager, Immediate Supervisor, etc.).
We appreciate your interest in The DAKO Group. After careful review and consideration of your resume, we will contact you directly if we are interested in pursuing a further assessment.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES!
Our customer located in Plymouth, MI is seeking (2) Application Engineers (Bearings) on a direct hire basis.
One position is for candidates with 3+ years of bearings experience, and the other position is an entry-level position with knowledge of bearings.
The salary range for this position is $50,000/year to $75,000/year, depending on level of experience. Relocation is available.
This company WILL NOT offer sponsorship or consider OPT candidates.
Summary / Purpose
This position will offer the opportunity to demonstrate strong engineering skills while conducting bearing analysis, failure investigation, statistics and other design related activities, using a variety of calculation methods and computer modeling programs to select suitable bearings to meet customer requirements.
Provide technical application proposals which include bearing selections, bearing analysis, and test planning and installation recommendations to meet customer requirements.
Coordination and/or execution of project assignments that support (directly or indirectly) major tactics in the Corporate Business Plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Lead / execute the analysis of complex bearing systems, as well as prepare and present comprehensive customer proposals to support the corporate marketing effort and achievement of business plan tactics.
• Determine the feasibility of and provide approval for the use of company designs / products in customer applications.
• Collect customer requirements and inputs, conduct a thorough application review and communicate results to sales and to customers.
• Application review will include but is not limited to: life analysis, stress analysis, interface checks and guidance on how to properly apply company products, fitting practices, backing needs, dimensional checks and test recommendations.
• Develop test plans, review / analyze test results, and create final test reports to support the validation of product proposals.
• Develop technical expertise in the use of application tools and techniques for analyzing bearing systems.
• Lead / provide failure analysis, root cause analysis, and problem solving of internal testing, customer testing or application field issues.
• Lead / provide product improvements and cost reductions.
• Support the development of new products and technologies.
• Share broad knowledge of interdisciplinary aspects of bearing application technology with colleagues, render assistance as necessary to technicians and other engineering staff, update supervision and generally assist in providing answers to inquiries from sources inside and outside the company.
• Support global company resources in arriving at the best corporate solution to a particular problem or opportunity.
• Adapt emerging technology to enhance application engineering capabilities and services.
• Strive to continuously improve the execution of the aforementioned responsibilities as a key part of a broader commitment to personal development and growth.
• Conduct technical training as needed.
• The Entry-Level employee will be shadowing the Experienced Application Engineer, so there will be a six-month training period prior to the initial assignment.
Education / Experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of bearings experience is required for the Experienced Application Engineer; for the Entry-Level looking for some knowledge in bearings.
• Automotive experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity / training in formalized problem solving methodologies (Red X, DOE, etc.).
• Experience with Failure Analysis, Product Testing, DFMEA/PFMEA processes, measurement system analysis, and interpretation knowledge.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn new applications and analysis techniques.
Other Information
• This position will require 20% to 25% travel by automobile and plane. There might be initial training trip to Japan for a week or two, but the rest of the travel will be within the United States (mostly local travel to customer location in Metro Detroit area), but also some travel to the company’s Manufacturing Facilities. The travel for this position would also not exceed 25%.
• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150445 Application Engineer (Bearings) in the subject line of your email. Please DO NOT use the Apply Now feature.
Only those candidates that are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to pass a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and must provide 2 3 Professional References (Manager, Immediate Supervisor, etc.).
We appreciate your interest in The DAKO Group. After careful review and consideration of your resume, we will contact you directly if we are interested in pursuing a further assessment.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES!