Project Application Engineer

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company LLC; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company LLC seeks a Project Application Engineer to design and deliver customized industrial solutions. Based in Detroit, MI or Rock Hill, SC, you will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to bring concepts to life across automotive and aerospace industries.

You will own projects from concept through execution, translating customer requirements into detailed technical designs and proposals, and guiding testing, installation, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Possess an engineering degree (Bachelor's or higher) coupled with at least 3 years' experience in manufacturing or project engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical challenges creatively and communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• PLC and Fieldbus programming knowledge
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably PTC Creo, to support detailed design and documentation activities.
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices to drive operational excellence.
• Basic financial acumen related to project costing and pricing strategies, ensuring profitable project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to define and develop project solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed technical designs and proposals.
• Oversee projects from initial quotation through to final delivery.
• Coordinate efforts among teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage testing, installation, and overall project execution.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

PLC & Fieldbus programming

CAD (PTC Creo)

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Your role

As a Project Application Engineer, reporting to the Project Team Manager, you will design and deliver customized industrial solutions that solve real customer challenges.

Based in the Detroit, MI or Rock Hill, SC, you'll collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to bring concepts to life across industries like automotive and aerospace.

In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through execution-working directly with customers, developing technical solutions, and ensuring successful delivery that drives productivity and performance.

What you'll do day-to-day:

• Collaborate with Sales to define and develop project solutions.


• Translate customer requirements into detailed technical designs and proposals.


• Oversee projects from initial quotation through to final delivery.


• Coordinate efforts among teams, suppliers, and customers.


• Manage testing, installation, and overall project execution.


• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.

To succeed, you will need

• Possess an engineering degree (Bachelor's or higher) coupled with at least 3 years' experience in manufacturing or project engineering environments.


• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.


• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical challenges creatively and communicate effectively across diverse teams.


• PLC and Fieldbus programming knowledge


• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably PTC Creo, to support detailed design and documentation activities.


• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices to drive operational excellence.


• Basic financial acumen related to project costing and pricing strategies, ensuring profitable project outcomes.

We strongly encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, valuing the unique perspectives and insights they bring to our team.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability


• Lifelong learning and career growth


• Innovation powered by people


• Comprehensive compensation and benefits


• Health and well-being

Job location

• Hybrid work arrangement preferred within Rock Hill, SC or Detroit, MI area, enabling flexibility while maintaining connection to key business operations.


• The role requires up to 40% travel, predominantly within the United States, with occasional international travel to collaborate with global teams and customers.


• Expect travel engagements to include multi-day and overnight stays, particularly during the initial year for onboarding and intensive training programs.

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