Project Application Engineer

Desoutter Tools; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benef

Health and well-being

Job summary

Desoutter Industrial Tools seeks a Project Application Engineer to design and deliver customized industrial solutions across automotive and aerospace sectors. You will own projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs.

Based in the Detroit, MI or Rock Hill, SC area, the role entails up to 40% travel within the United States and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor's or higher) with 3+ years in manufacturing or project engineering environments.
• Demonstrated end-to-end project management experience within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with effective cross-team communication.
• Basic financial acumen related to project costing and pricing strategies.

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 final delivery.
• Coordinate efforts among teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage testing, installation, and overall project execution.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Financial literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

PLC programming

Fieldbus protocols

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.

Local Terms & Conditions Apply

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins

Founded in 1914 Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General Industry. Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions (tools, service and projects) to meet the specific demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries. The company designs, develops and delivers innovative quality industrial tool solutions, including air and electric Screwdrivers, Advanced Assembly Tools, Advanced Drilling Units and Torque Measureme.

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