Applications Engineer - Thread Rolling Solutions Team

Applications Engineer - Thread Rolling Solutions Team Brinkman Products - CJWinter Division

Location: Rochester, NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000 annually, based on experience

Brinkman Products, Inc. is an industrial manufacturing company encompassing two specialized divisions:
Davenport Machine and CJWinter
. Together, we manufacture proprietary product lines including Davenport multi-spindle screw machines, thread rolling attachments, thread rolls, and precision tooling solutions serving manufacturers worldwide.

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Applications Engineer to join our CJWinter Thread Rolling Solutions Team
. This position is ideal for a mid-level engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, working directly with customers, and developing practical thread rolling solutions for real-world production applications.

This role combines technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, customer interaction, project management, and process development to support the successful implementation of thread rolling processes and tooling solutions across a wide range of industries.

As part of the Thread Rolling Solutions Team, you will help customers improve productivity, quality, and profitability through optimized thread rolling solutions and innovative manufacturing processes.

• Evaluate customer applications and recommend thread rolling solutions, tooling, and process improvements
• Review customer drawings, specifications, material requirements, and production objectives to develop optimal thread rolling processes
• Develop, validate, and document thread rolling processes for new and existing applications
• Support customer trials, process validation, troubleshooting, and production implementation activities
• Work hands-on with thread rolling attachments, rolls, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot customer production issues and provide technical recommendations to improve quality, productivity, and tool life
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, product development, and sales teams to ensure successful execution of customer projects
• Assist in the development, testing, and commercialization of new thread rolling products, technologies, and manufacturing solutions
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals, cost estimates, and application recommendations
• Conduct customer training, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
• Support new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to support installations, process optimization, training, and application development (approximately 5-15%)
• Document application data, test results, lessons learned, and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-7 years of experience in applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, tooling, machining, or a related technical role
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Experience with machining, metalworking, tooling, fastening systems, or cold-forming processes preferred
• Knowledge of thread rolling processes, tooling, or precision manufacturing is a plus
• Proficiency with Solid Works or other 3D CAD software and parametric modeling preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Hub Spot and Infor ERP systems preferred

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as required to support customer applications and projects

Work directly with equipment, tooling, manufacturing processes, and customer applications.

Help solve real-world manufacturing challenges and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and profitability.

Gain exposure to a diverse…