Applications Engineer

American Seating Company; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Seating Company is seeking an Applications Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on applying seating products to customer vehicle layouts, designing mounting solutions, and addressing manufacturing challenges.

With SolidWorks expertise and a background in mechanical design, you will prepare detailed drawings and collaborate with engineering and production teams to deliver cost-effective, compliant seating systems for buses and trains.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical design preferred.
• Four years related work experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software (solid modeling).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering applications for seating products in customer vehicles (buses, trains).
• Develop and update mounting system designs to meet customer requirements.
• Generate CAD drawings and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to implement products.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Design problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Associates degree in mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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Applications Engineer

FT Non-Union Professional Grand Rapids, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1495

TITLE: Applications Engineer
REPORTS TO: Applications Engineering Manager
EXEMPTION STATUS: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:Utilizes existing transportation seating products to satisfy customer layout designs. Designs new mounting systems and redesigns existing mounting systems to fulfill the needs of customers. Resolves engineering design issues affecting manufacturing processes and product assembly. Seeks to provide lower cost and more efficient products complying with applicable specifications and laws.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as an engineering leader for application of seating products for use in customer vehicles (buses, trains, etc.)
• Solves design problems to meet customers’ requests.
• Works jointly with Tooling, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering as well as Purchasing Representatives to implement product into manufacturing.
• Generates product documentation (CAD drawings) for use in manufacturing and determining product cost.
• Completes detailed drawings with bill of materials, parts, sub-assemblies, and overall assemblies.
• Works directly with OEM Engineers to discuss, evaluate and exchange seat model data to meet the end user’s requirements.
• May be required to work with external suppliers for parts and with production personnel to help improve processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree with emphasis in mechanical design field preferred.
• Four years related work experience preferred.
• Four years of experience with SolidWorks required.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Experience in machining, tooling and welding preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, principles, design and analysis simulations, material science and strength of materials.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software, (solid modeling).
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet schedule deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated team-play and ability to share ideas and think outside the box for process improvement.
• Interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interpret and easily share facts and information with both internal and external customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little, if any, discomfort due to heat, dust, and nose.
• Frequent keyboarding and computer operation are required.
• Work frequently requires attention to details and periodically involves pressures related to meeting deadlines, scheduling requirements and simultaneous projects.

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.