Applications Engineer: Turn Customer Needs into Solutions

Hayes Performance Systems; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Hayes Performance Systems is seeking an Applications Engineer to translate customer needs into practical solutions from initial inquiry to production. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and successful program outcomes.

Join a collaborative, growth-minded team with opportunities to work on braking, suspension, and precision-engineered components for powersports and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience supporting customer applications, product development, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, corrective actions, or related manufacturing quality processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication across technical and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Own designated customer applications from initial inquiry through production support.
• Translate customer needs into practical engineering solutions while aligning with quality, delivery, and program goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to drive new applications.
• Support customer inquiries and quoting activities for new and existing applications.
• Provide product and application training to commercial teams across markets.
• Review customer scorecards and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Customer applications

Engineering background

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Hayes Performance Systems is seeking an Applications Engineer to translate customer needs into practical solutions from initial inquiry to production. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and successful program outcomes.

Join a collaborative, growth-minded team with opportunities to work on braking, suspension, and precision-engineered components for powersports and industrial applications.