Application Engineer

General Kinematics Corp.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

General Kinematics Corp. in Crystal Lake, IL seeks an Application Engineer to drive design development per company standards and customer specs. You will interact with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate proposals and successful project execution.

The role involves collaborating across engineering, sales, and manufacturing, and supporting ISO objectives and GK policies throughout the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years’ manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling; CATIA, Inventor, AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take proactive approach with contract sales, component sales, systems, engineering, and project management to provide proposals.
• Develop new designs to meet customer or marketing specifications.
• Document designs to company/customer standards.
• Guide other departments through the life of the project (manufacturing, engineering, customer service).
• Process inbound RFQs from the sales team.
• Prepare and issue written quotes to customers.
• Enter orders into CRM for contract jobs.
• Conduct development project testing.
• Accompany sales to field measurements or customer meetings.
• Provide status updates to customers and departments (Engineering, Contract Sales, Sales Reps).
• Support ISO objectives, GK WAY, policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Inventor

AutoCAD

3D CAD modeling

Job description

Description

General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of materials within the foundry, recycling, mining, aggregate and food industries. From vibratory feeders to entire process systems, General Kinematics creates the solutions customers require to process even the most difficult materials.

We are currently looking for a qualified Application Engineer to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL. The successful candidate will drive design development in conformance with company standards and customer specifications. Communication with customers and functional organizations within the company is an important part of this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Take a proactive approach in partnering with contract sales, component sales, systems, engineering, and project management to provide customers with competitive and accurate proposals.
• Develop new designs to meet customer or marketing specifications.
• Document designs using the appropriate format to company and/or customer standards.
• Provide guidance to other departments: manufacturing, engineering, customer service, through the life of the project.
• Process inbound RFQ’s from the company’s sales team.
• Prepare and issue written quotes to customers.
• Enter orders into CRM for all contract jobs.
• Process and perform development project testing.
• Accompany sales personnel to conduct field measuring and/or attend customer meetings.
• Provide guidance/status updates to customers and other departments: Engineering, Contract Sales, Sales Representatives of the contracted job.
• Fully support the Company’s ISO objectives, GK WAY, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD, 3D Solid Modeling or other drawing software desired. (CATIA, Inventor and AutoCAD skills are preferred).
• Strong mechanical design skills with an ability to read and layout mechanical drawings.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay/Benefits:

Pay: $70,000 to $80,000 paid annually. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.

Benefits: The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V