Applications Engineer: Drive Technical Cable Solutions

Central Wire; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Central Wire Group of Companies is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our team in Michigan City, IN. The role provides technical support to the Sales team during evaluation, recommendation, and quotation of products and custom solutions.

The engineer partners with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are accurately interpreted and translated into technically sound, commercially viable solutions.

Qualifications

• Interpret mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience supporting technical product selection, application engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar functions.
• Ability to develop Bills of Material, labor estimates, and technical cost analyses.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and product application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical resource for the Sales team by providing timely guidance on product capabilities, specifications, applications, and feasibility.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate products or custom solutions based on the intended application.
• Support the development and quotation of custom cable assemblies, fittings, seismic bracing, and other Rope & Assemblies products.
• Prepare product cost estimates, including Bills of Material (BOMs), labor estimates, and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist Sales with technical reviews of RFQs, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Determine when customer requests require advanced engineering analysis or product development and coordinate handoff to Engineering or Product Management.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Engineering to resolve technical questions and support successful product implementation.
• Assist with new product introduction activities, including item creation, routing development, and manufacturing documentation as required.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products, manufacturing capabilities, and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor competitive products, emerging technologies, and market trends to support product positioning and solution recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication skills

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Central Wire Group of Companies is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our team in Michigan City, IN. The role provides technical support to the Sales team during evaluation, recommendation, and quotation of products and custom solutions.

The engineer partners with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are accurately interpreted and translated into technically sound, commercially viable solutions.