Senior Applications Engineer – Automotive & Industrial OEMs

Ideal Tridon; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Tridon Clamp Products in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Applications Engineer or Senior Applications Engineer to support Automotive and Industrial OEM markets, partnering with sales to define customer needs and develop clamping solutions validated by DV testing.

You will lead APQP activities, conduct DFMEA/PFMEA, and navigate ECR/ECN processes while coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure compliance and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology required.
• Eight or more years of experience in high volume manufacturing with a preferred emphasis in the automotive and/or industrial markets.
• Three to five years' experience in SolidWorks (or equivalent) and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing is a plus.
• Finite Element Analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product development within APQP guidelines from product feasibility thru commercialization.
• Design and conduct product validation testing relative to customer requirements and industry standards for fuel, air and fluid applications.
• Design and develop test methods for concept and prototype feasibility assessments.
• Communicate with customers as the technical expert on behalf of the sales team to ensure a concise understanding of the products and services Ideal-Tridon provides to our customers.
• Provide technical support to our purchasing team and suppliers to ensure components meet required specifications.
• Manage numerous projects ensuring consistent and timely execution of deliverables.
• Contribute to system and processes improvements in the engineering domain that drive internal and external customer satisfaction; including, but not limited to ECR/ECN, APQP, DV, DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP.
• Exhibit leadership qualities, sound organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Successfully complete assigned training.
• Ensure continued compliance with Quality System and Environmental Management System.
• Understand the process for containing nonconforming product and completing a RID.
• When necessary may perform other typical duties.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Hands-on

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Finite Element Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ideal Tridon Clamp Products in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Applications Engineer or Senior Applications Engineer to support Automotive and Industrial OEM markets, partnering with sales to define customer needs and develop clamping solutions validated by DV testing.

You will lead APQP activities, conduct DFMEA/PFMEA, and navigate ECR/ECN processes while coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure compliance and on-time delivery.