Applications Engineer: Fastener Solutions & Growth

All State Fastener Corporation; Roseville (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Collaborative culture

Paid time off

Company recognition programs

Job summary

All State Fastener Corporation in Michigan is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. This role blends engineering, fastener knowledge, and customer engagement to develop fastening solutions for complex manufacturing needs.

The engineer will collaborate with Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to validate designs, improve performance, and support new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in the fastener industry focusing on automotive, industrial, or commercial applications.
• Strong knowledge of fastener standards: ANSI, ASTM, DIN, ISO.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer specs.
• Experience with PPAP, DFMEA, Control Plans, DVP&R, VAVE, and related methods.
• CAD experience with Inventor or similar tools; proficient with MS Office/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customer application support and fastening solutions.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through technical consultation.
• Troubleshoot application issues and develop cost-effective performance improvements.
• Support design, testing, manufacturing, quality, and assembly challenges.
• Review drawings, specs, and requirements for manufacturability and compliance.
• Apply fastener standards knowledge (ANSI/ASTM/DIN/ISO) to projects.
• Support new product development involving heading, forming, threading, heat treatment, coatings.
• Conduct testing, field evaluations, and validation activities.
• Assist with PPAP reviews, validation docs, and product approvals.
• Perform VAVE activities to identify cost savings and improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth and operational excellence.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for technical reviews and opportunities.

Skills

Fastener industry knowledge

Customer engagement

Engineering analysis

GD&T understanding

CAD (Inventor)

Quality methodologies (PPAP/DFMEA)

Project management

Communication skills

ERP systems (P21)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

P21 ERP

Job description

All State Fastener Corporation in Michigan is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. This role blends engineering, fastener knowledge, and customer engagement to develop fastening solutions for complex manufacturing needs.

The engineer will collaborate with Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to validate designs, improve performance, and support new business opportunities.