Applications Engineer

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career with a growing, stable company that focuses on engineering as a core competency? General Fasteners Company is seeking an Applications Engineer to be based out of our Madison Heights, MI location, where 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 JOB 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.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite & Epicor

• Working experience with fastener testing concepts and procedures

• Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and manage time effectively

• Work effectively in a team environment

• Gather data, compile information and prepare comprehensive reports

• Effectively present information to internal and external customers

• Must be flexible and able to multi-task effectively

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High emphasis on complex problem solving skills

• Customer focused attitude with a desire to interact on a very regular basis

• Above average technical and mechanical aptitude

• Ability to aide in the negotiation process with customers

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field

• (2) Years minimum 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.

ABOUT GENERAL FASTENERS COMPANY

General Fasteners Company (GFC) is a privately held, full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components for manufacturers. For over 65 years, GFC has provided exceptional quality assurance, engineering expertise and inventory management solutions. Customers are serviced through the Corporate Office in Livonia, MI, Advanced Engineering & Testing Center in Madison Heights, MI, as well as twelve regional Distribution Centers throughout the United States and Mexico. For more information about General Fasteners Company visit www.genfast.com.