Automotive Applications Engineer: Growth & Launch Lead

Freudenberg; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to serve as the technical interface for automotive OEM and Tier 1 accounts. You will translate customer needs into engineering specs, support design validation, and lead programs from quotation to launch.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering-facing experience in automotive, strong communication, and project management skills, with travel across North America as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of customer-facing application or program engineering in automotive.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers in driveline, powertrain, or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface with automotive OEM/Tier 1 accounts.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications.
• Lead programs from quotation through launch with cross-functional teams.
• Support design validation, testing, warranty investigations, and RCA.
• Present technical recommendations and support commercial strategies.

Skills

Customer-facing

Automotive

APQP

DVP&R

Launch support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Freudenberg in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to serve as the technical interface for automotive OEM and Tier 1 accounts. You will translate customer needs into engineering specs, support design validation, and lead programs from quotation to launch.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering-facing experience in automotive, strong communication, and project management skills, with travel across North America as needed.