Application Engineer

All State Fastener Corporation; Roseville (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Collaborative culture

Paid time off

Company recognition programs

Job summary

All State Fastener Corporation in Michigan is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. This role blends engineering, fastener knowledge, and customer engagement to develop fastening solutions for complex manufacturing needs.

The engineer will collaborate with Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to validate designs, improve performance, and support new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in the fastener industry focusing on automotive, industrial, or commercial applications.
• Strong knowledge of fastener standards: ANSI, ASTM, DIN, ISO.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer specs.
• Experience with PPAP, DFMEA, Control Plans, DVP&R, VAVE, and related methods.
• CAD experience with Inventor or similar tools; proficient with MS Office/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customer application support and fastening solutions.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through technical consultation.
• Troubleshoot application issues and develop cost-effective performance improvements.
• Support design, testing, manufacturing, quality, and assembly challenges.
• Review drawings, specs, and requirements for manufacturability and compliance.
• Apply fastener standards knowledge (ANSI/ASTM/DIN/ISO) to projects.
• Support new product development involving heading, forming, threading, heat treatment, coatings.
• Conduct testing, field evaluations, and validation activities.
• Assist with PPAP reviews, validation docs, and product approvals.
• Perform VAVE activities to identify cost savings and improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth and operational excellence.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for technical reviews and opportunities.

Skills

Fastener industry knowledge

Customer engagement

Engineering analysis

GD&T understanding

CAD (Inventor)

Quality methodologies (PPAP/DFMEA)

Project management

Communication skills

ERP systems (P21)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

P21 ERP

Job description

At All State Fastener, we're more than just a supplier - we're a trusted partner and global leader in providing high-performance fastening solutions. Our products support critical applications across industries including automotive, truck and trailer, construction, and industrial manufacturing. With a reputation built on precision, innovation, and customer-first service, we're dedicated to helping our customers succeed and grow.

The Opportunity

ASF is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor for our customers, suppliers, and internal teams. This role combines engineering expertise, fastener application knowledge, and customer engagement to develop innovative fastening solutions that support complex manufacturing and assembly requirements.

The Applications Engineer will work closely with Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to solve customer challenges, validate designs, optimize product performance, and support new business opportunities. Success in this role requires extensive experience within the fastener industry and a deep understanding of fastener manufacturing processes, standards, materials, coatings, and application requirements.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, collaborating directly with customers, and leveraging fastener expertise to create value-added solutions. If you're passionate about engineering, customer support, and the fastener industry, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customer application engineering support and fastening solution development.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through technical consultation and problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot fastener application issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions that improve performance and reduce total cost.
• Support customers with fastener design, testing, manufacturing, quality, and assembly-related challenges.
• Review customer drawings, prints, specifications, and technical requirements for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Apply expertise in fastener standards including ANSI, ASTM, DIN, ISO, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support new product development activities involving heading, forming, threading, heat treatment, coatings, and secondary operations.
• Conduct product evaluations, field testing, and application validation activities.
• Assist Quality and customer teams with PPAP reviews, validation documentation, and product approval processes.
• Perform Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities to identify cost savings and performance improvements.
• Participate in Lessons Learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations teams to support customer growth and operational excellence.
• Conduct product testing including torque testing, hydrogen embrittlement evaluation, dimensional validation, and related quality assessments.
• Support part creation, technical documentation, and engineering data management activities.
• Travel to customer locations as needed to support technical reviews, application evaluations, and business development efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support customer and company success.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of fastener industry experience required, with strong preference for experience supporting automotive, industrial, or commercial fastener applications.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial and mechanical fasteners, including bolts, screws, nuts, rivets, specialty fasteners, coatings, and adhesives.
• Strong understanding of fastener manufacturing processes including heading, forming, threading, heat treatment, plating, and coating operations.
• Expert knowledge of global fastener standards including ANSI, ASTM, DIN, and ISO specifications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
• Experience with PPAP, DFMEA, Control Plans, DVP&R, VAVE, and other automotive or industrial quality methodologies.
• Familiarity with testing and validation methods including torque testing, hydrogen embrittlement testing, and dimensional inspection.
• Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or similar design platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems; P21 experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Direct involvement with leading manufacturers and complex engineering applications
• Collaborative, team-based culture focused on innovation and customer success
• Paid time off, holidays, and company recognition programs

ASF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.