Design & Application Engineer

Trelleborg Group; Elk Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid structure

Generous annual leave

Training & education

Job summary

Trelleborg is seeking an Application Engineer to design and develop anti‑vibration solutions that meet customer requirements, create CAD models and drawings, and provide technical guidance. You will validate designs, support product improvement, and mentor junior engineers in best practices.

The role requires a 5+ years background in similar anti‑vibration roles, a Mechanical or Polymer Engineering degree, and strong communication skills with familiarity using 3D CAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in anti-vibration products industry.
• Ability to design and communicate information on complex engineering drawings; 3D CAD knowledge essential.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; experience liaising with customers.

Responsibilities

• Enquiries: receive customer enquiries and understand needs.
• Customer engagement: maintain communication, provide specification support, and attend business travel as required.
• Concept proposals: create proposals with technical specs, costs and manufacturability assessment.
• Performance criteria: perform stress, strain and stiffness calculations and define tests.
• Design solution: design products based on customer requirements; chair engineering reviews.
• Application engineering: provide reports detailing product selection for applications.
• Design for cost-effective manufacture: ensure manufacturability and tolerances.
• Customer focus: respond to enquiries promptly and deliver high service level.
• Guidance and teaching: mentor colleagues and share design best practices.

Skills

Anti-vibration design

3D CAD knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Polymer Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. By specializing in polymer engineering, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate performance, drive business forward, and shape the industry for humankind. Our people shape industry from the inside. Why don't you join us?

Do you want to experience new challenges and innovate the future of engineered polymer solutions? Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 200 employees around the world.

About the Role

As an Application Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing anti‑vibration solutions that meet customer requirements while ensuring technical excellence and product performance. You will identify and recommend the most suitable products from the existing portfolio, create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and provide expert technical guidance to customers on product selection and application. The role also involves developing and executing validation test programmes to demonstrate product suitability, documenting results, and supporting continuous product improvement. In addition, you will mentor and guide junior engineers, promote engineering best practices, and contribute to the overall technical capability of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Enquiries: The engineer will receive enquiries from customers, fully understand detailed needs through consultation, and manage the process.
• Customer engagement: Following needs assessment, the engineer will maintain close communication, provide specification support, and attend business travel as required.
• Concept proposals: The engineer will create concept proposals with technical specifications, costs, and manufacturability assessment.
• Performance criteria: The engineer will perform stress, strain, and stiffness calculations and define tests to demonstrate that the design meets customer requirements.
• Design solution: The engineer will design product solutions based on customer requirements, using experience, manual calculations, or computer tools, and may modify existing designs or develop new ones. The engineer will also chair engineering review meetings.
• Application engineering: The engineer will provide customers with reports detailing product selection for their application.
• Design for cost‑effective manufacture: The engineer will ensure the product can be manufactured in a timely and cost‑effective manner by considering tolerances and design implications.
• Customer focus: The engineer will provide the highest level of customer service and respond to enquiries promptly.
• Guidance and teaching: The engineer will assist department members and share knowledge of best design principles.

What you bring

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within the anti‑vibration products industry.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Polymer Engineering.
• Ability to design and communicate information on complex engineering drawings, with a sound grasp of product design. 3D CAD knowledge is essential.
• Experience in demonstrating product design and understanding the design process.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and previous experience liaising with customers professionally.
• Experience applying analytical approaches to design solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs.

Our offer and Benefits

• Responsible and results‑oriented task in an internationally active industrial company.
• Encouraging environment with growth and investment in training/education.
• Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment.
• Very attractive competitive compensation package.
• Generous annual leave.
• Social and charity events participation.
• Flexible working environment with hybrid structure.
• 18‑month fixed contract.

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring. We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, ages, and people with disabilities.