Application Engineer: Hydraulic OEM Solutions

Brio Energy; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking an Application Engineer to bridge Product Engineering, Sales, Sourcing, and Production teams across Leggett & Platt Hydraulics. You will help develop, improve, and grow our business by collaborating with OEM customers to identify design improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

You will work with a team that values creative innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, reporting to the Application Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Design Engineering or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and site conditions to propose tailored solutions or configurations.
• Conduct technical cost analysis covering material, labor, overhead, and capital needs.
• Perform cost analyses for new or existing product inquiries to guide opportunities.
• Translate feedback into actionable insights for core product engineering and future redesigns.
• Support ERP parts maintenance and cost aggregation for new/revised product lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Industrial Engineering and Quality Assurance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

3D CAD software

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Education

BS in Mechanical/Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Pro-E

Job description

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking an Application Engineer to bridge Product Engineering, Sales, Sourcing, and Production teams across Leggett & Platt Hydraulics. You will help develop, improve, and grow our business by collaborating with OEM customers to identify design improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

You will work with a team that values creative innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, reporting to the Application Engineering Manager.