Application Engineer-Automotive

Overview

The Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineer is responsible for application-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

• Design, develop, and refine remanufacturing processes for Hydraulically Actuated Unit Diesel injectors and Common Rail Diesel injectors.
• Provide application engineering support for Port Fuel Injection products and assigned programs.
• Investigate product performance issues, including test failures, flow audits, and field incidents.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for engineering issues.
• Author and maintain formal technical documentation such as incident reports, audit summaries, and engineering updates.
• Participate in recurring engineering meetings (EPO, Gemba, program reviews) and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain with technical input to maintain shipment readiness and product quality.
• Interface with internal labs, quality, and external suppliers as needed to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and application robustness.

• Office-based engineering environment.
• Regular interaction with engineering, quality, manufacturing, lab, and IT resources.
• Occasional support outside standard hours during critical issues or product launches.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, product support, or validation engineering.
• Experience involving design, validation, and manufacturing processes of diesel engine Common Rail diesel fuel injectors; automotive diesel fuel injection systems; experience in root cause analyses of diesel fuel system failures and design of diesel injector internal components with 3D Solid Works and GD&T drawings.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to document technical issues clearly and professionally.
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Automotive fuel systems or engine systems experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit response.
• Familiarity with production launch and sustaining engineering support.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing organizations.

• Application-level engineering analysis
• Root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and prioritization
• Ownership mentality with strong follow-through
• Knowledge of validation test setup and sequencing

Great Company Auto Tier 1 & 2 Supplier

Location:

Greenville, SC