Application Engineer - Mechanical Solutions & Projects

Flow-Control-Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow-Control-Group is seeking a technically skilled professional to size and select products, prepare quotes, and coordinate cross-functional resources for customer projects. You will communicate engineering details, manage documentation, and drive orders from inquiry through delivery.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and hands-on experience. Strong CAD, spreadsheets, and database skills are required, along with problem-solving and excellent communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associates or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; prior industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sizes & selects technical products & services, and provides engineering information to the client base.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotations by reviewing customer specifications and related documents.
• Prepare and submit required customer documentation and obtain documentation from suppliers.
• Respond to phone and email correspondence from customers, manufacturers, and the outside sales team.
• Gain customer acceptance by explaining product application, including product features & benefits, assisting with special orders & specialty applications.
• Identify current and future customer equipment requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources (purchasing, sales, shipping & receiving) as project manager.
• Establish personal rapport with customers, principals, and outside sales staff.
• Submit purchase orders with equipment manufacturers, including technical & commercial information.
• Expedite orders and maintain contact with customers and suppliers.
• Follow up on orders to assure critical deliveries.
• Resolve order problems related to delivery or paperwork with customers and suppliers.
• Complete a technical analysis of field failures and returns from customers.
• Handle inquiries/contacts professionally.
• Work with the outside sales team to funnel leads/opportunities to the sales team.
• Resolve product issues or determine product needs over the phone or via e-mail.

Skills

CAD

Detail-oriented

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Flow-Control-Group is seeking a technically skilled professional to size and select products, prepare quotes, and coordinate cross-functional resources for customer projects. You will communicate engineering details, manage documentation, and drive orders from inquiry through delivery.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and hands-on experience. Strong CAD, spreadsheets, and database skills are required, along with problem-solving and excellent communication and organizational