Senior Applications Engineer - Automotive & Industrial

Ideal Tridon Group; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ideal Tridon Group seeks an Applications Engineer or Senior Applications Engineer at our Smyrna, TN corporate office. You will support Automotive OEM, Heavy-Duty OEM, and Industrial OEM markets, partnering with sales to identify customer requirements, develop clamping solutions, and validate concepts through DV testing.

Responsibilities include APQP-based product development, design validation testing, DFMEA/PFMEA, and providing technical guidance to customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Eight+ years in high-volume manufacturing with automotive/industrial focus.
• APQP, DOE, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA experience.
• SolidWorks (3–5 years) and proficient in Microsoft Suite (including MS Project).
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing knowledge is a plus.
• Travel as needed, including international.

Responsibilities

• Product development within APQP guidelines from feasibility through commercialization.
• Design and conduct product validation testing per customer requirements and industry standards.
• Design and develop test methods for concept feasibility assessments.
• Serve as technical expert to customers and sales teams to ensure clear understanding of products and services.
• Provide technical support to purchasing team and suppliers to meet specs.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring timely delivery of deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvements in engineering, including ECR/ECN, APQP, DV, DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP.

Skills

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

DOE

SolidWorks

GD&T

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

The Ideal Tridon Group seeks an Applications Engineer or Senior Applications Engineer at our Smyrna, TN corporate office. You will support Automotive OEM, Heavy-Duty OEM, and Industrial OEM markets, partnering with sales to identify customer requirements, develop clamping solutions, and validate concepts through DV testing.

Responsibilities include APQP-based product development, design validation testing, DFMEA/PFMEA, and providing technical guidance to customers and suppliers.