Product Sales/Application Engineer

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Sales/Applications Engineer to enhance customer engagement and project management. This role offers the opportunity to translate customer requirements into technical specifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product approval for production. With over 125 years of innovation in hardware and storage solutions, this company values your expertise and offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, and numerous benefits starting from day one. Elevate your career in a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product, Applications or Designing Engineer.
• Proven knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing).

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into technical specifications and design inputs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate product submissions.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Project Management

Problem Solving

Technical Specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

3D CAD

ERP System

Job description

Career Opportunities with Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

A great place to work.

Careers At Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you an experienced Product Sales/ Applications Engineer with a strong customer engagement and project management background? Knape & Vogt, a leader in innovative hardware and storage solutions, is looking for a dynamic professional to join our team! Elevate your career with a role where your expertise is valued and rewarded.

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Translate the needs and customer requirements into technical specifications/design inputs
• Provide input and oversight of the activities of the Product Engineers
• Work with customers to define all product application requirements necessary to gain product approval for production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure final submissions accurately include all tooling and equipment
• Ensure product design meets product cost and overall capital budget parameters and is summarized for the project leads
• Ensure test and analysis validates the design, meets requirements and is approved for production
• Solve technical issues associated with customer and product demands
• Work directly with Advance Quality Engineer (AQE) to ensure quality planning meets customer documentation needs

What Will You Bring:

• 5 years of experience in Product, Applications or Designing Engineer
• Proven knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSM, BSMET)
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, 3D CAD, and ERP system