Senior Application Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates expert level of design and analysis skills Responsible for creating/implementing customer driven designs with minimal supervision. Will specify materials and analyze structures for robustness, cost and risk of designs. Lead Design FMEA’s with cross-functional groups including Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Tooling/Fixtures Utilize QPC process as outlined in IATF-16949 standard Will be the technical contact in support of sales and is expected to maintain/grow relationships with the customer.

Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally Support manufacturing as needed for prototyping or production launches. Ability to direct designer/drafters who are providing project support. Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or departmentally defined. Uses leadership skills and sound business judgment to support sales volume and profits Establishes strong, lasting relationships with customers Champions department improvements projects ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL

SKILLS:

Must demonstrate a strong ability to design engine cooling and air conditioning components and have extensive knowledge in the physics of heat transfer and fluid flow phenomenon as applied to vehicles. This position requires an extensive knowledge of the application of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Strong analytical skills including heat transfer analysis, stress analysis and energy balances within the cooling system.

Applies sound analysis methods in the evaluation of heat transfer and structural requirements. Demonstrates a high level of competency with solid modeling design software. Demonstrates a strong understanding of production methods and the concept of designing for manufacturability. Should possess solid background in the processes of welding, brazing, and metal forming. Must possess strong project management skills and employs the use of computer based prediction and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel.

Experience in the use of quality tools such as FMEAs, Design of Experiments, SPC, etc. Works with the manufacturing personnel in order to design product consistent with current processes and their associated capability. Effectively solves design-related problems identified during the fabrication and assembly of product and provides support as appropriate to shop personnel. Prepares appropriate documentation related to design and engineering activities through the application of ANSI:

Y14.5 drafting standards which includes geometric tolerancing. Use Windchill/PDM Link to store CAD files and perform change management EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Self-starter with the ability to operate well independently Five plus years of design experience in an OEM manufacturing environment Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a parametric based CAD software. Experience in sheet metal design and weldments Experience in heat exchanger products and processes (brazing) a plus Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters Degree in Engineering Management, or an MBA a plus.

Adams Thermal Systems offers a comprehensive employee benefit package including:
Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays Per Year Group Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance at 1x Salary Long Term Disability Also Available:
Short Term Disability Hospitalization Indemnity Critical Illness Coverage Term Life Insurance Identity Protection PId
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