Application Engineer (Bearings)

IT Resource Hunter; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Application Engineer/Senior Application Engineer specialized in bearings for a full-time position in Plymouth, Michigan. The role involves providing technical authority on bearing selection, engineering calculations, and managing customer projects. Candidates should possess extensive engineering experience and a strong background in bearing applications. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance if needed.

Qualifications

• 2 – 25 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Experience working with bearings (design, application, testing, or analysis).
• Strong knowledge of bearing failure modes and performance.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with customers to clarify technical application requirements.
• Serve as project leader for assigned customer accounts.
• Provide bearing selection and application recommendations.

Skills

Bearing design expertise

Technical analysis

Customer interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Position: Application Engineer / Senior Application Engineer (Bearings)

Location: Plymouth, Michigan, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Industry: Bearing Engineering / Manufacturing (Tier 1 Supplier)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $140,000 (based on experience)
• Bonus: 15% – 25% performance bonus
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Relocation: Available if needed
• Visa: No sponsorship (TN Visa candidates from Canada or Mexico may be considered)

Position Overview

We are seeking an Application Engineer / Senior Application Engineer with bearing expertise to join a premium Tier-1 supplier located in Plymouth, Michigan.

This role serves as the technical authority on bearing selection, application, and performance, working closely with customers, sales teams, and internal engineering departments to support current programs and identify new business opportunities.

Candidates may come from automotive, aerospace, industrial, agricultural, or similar industries, as long as they possess bearing design or application experience.

Responsibilities

• Customer & Technical Support
• Interface directly with customers to clarify technical application requirements
• Provide technical assistance, troubleshooting, and training
• Recommend appropriate bearing designs based on engineering calculations, testing, and analysis
• Support PPAP/sample activities, drawing reviews, and inspections
• Investigate bearing failures and field returns
• Identify new project and product opportunities

Project Management

• Serve as project leader for assigned customer accounts
• Manage project schedules, testing, approvals, and launch timelines
• Coordinate with internal teams including:
• Product Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Quality
• Purchasing
• Maintain documentation including:
• Customer drawings
• Specifications
• Approval documentation
• Technical files and project records

Bearing Engineering Expertise

• Provide bearing selection and application recommendations
• Perform engineering calculations such as:
• Bearing fit and clearance
• Bearing life calculations
• Develop Design Validation Plans (DVP)
• Conduct bearing failure analysis
• Perform measurements, inspections, and technical evaluations
• Prepare written technical reports including:
• Calculation summaries
• Failure analysis reports
• Testing results
• Quality investigation responses

Quality & Manufacturing Support

• Participate in customer audits of manufacturing plants
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations
• Respond to customer quality issues
• Review and edit quality reports (8D, 5 Why analysis, etc.)
• Support countermeasure development and implementation
• Collaborate with R&D teams for technical requests

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2 – 25 years of experience in engineering roles
• Experience working with bearings (design, application, testing, or analysis)
• Strong knowledge of bearing failure modes and performance
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical analysis
• Experience interacting with customers and cross-functional teams

Preferred

• Experience with bearing manufacturing or supplier environments
• Knowledge of PPAP, DVP&R, and quality tools (8D, 5 Why)
• Experience in industries such as:
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Industrial Equipment
• Agricultural Machinery