Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

Pro Resources is seeking an Applications Engineer for a client in Fort Wayne, IN. The Applications Engineer provides technical sales expertise to support CAD Cut's business development in winning new programs and then introducing these programs to the manufacturing sites whilst driving continuous improvement throughout their life cycle. Shift and Compensation 1st Shift Compensation is from 80,000 USD to 85,000 USD per year Job Duties Creating necessary internal and deliverable technical material, data and documentation, and assisting with training Preparing cost, resource and schedule plans and budgets and executing to them Assessing existing processes, both qualitatively and quantitatively, on a rolling and continuous basis and making improvements Preparing cost estimates and contributing to quotes and proposals Preparing technical proposals to meet the customer's needs Interacting with the customer and determining and understanding their requirements, both explicit and implied Maintaining knowledge of latest industry developments through technical publications, conferences and trade shows.

Interacting with vendors and technical institutions. Preparing business justifications for acquiring new technology. Managing its introduction to the business Regular customer and vendor contact at a technical and commercial level, both at Cad Cut and on visits to customers' and vendors' facilities Recommends and prepares justifications for process, technology and equipment improvements and acquisitions Prepares budget, schedule and cost estimates and plans in collaboration with other team Background Profile Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years related experience CAD Experience Strong computer skills including but not limited to MS Office Suite, MS Project and Autodesk Design Experience using/ interacting with ERP Master's Degree in Engineering (Preferred) Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Advanced Composites or Multilayer Insulation (Preferred) Project management and sales engineering experience (Preferred)