Application Engineer, Project Management

Application Engineer, Project Management – Troy, MI, United States.

As an Application Engineer in the Project Management discipline, you will support Stanley Engineered Fastening’s Automotive division working on our Self‑Piercing Rivet (SPR) product line as an on‑site employee. You will provide technical support, enable product adoption, and drive engineering projects from concept to release.

• Field support new business development managers in evaluating customer specific applications.
• Participate in technical presentations to educate and train customers about SPR rivet joining capabilities and how to design products for use with these technologies.
• Work with customers to specify SPR equipment into their programs and ensure that customer requirements are met through final implementation.
• Ensure order entries are assigned and processed in a timely manner and update BOMs for equipment products.
• Oversee engineering programs to ensure on‑time completion.
• Develop solutions using complete engineering analysis through digital virtual simulation.
• Apply engineering principles and lessons learned to every development process.
• Manage programs from concept to design buyoff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist, support and communicate with sales and marketing in product training and applications.
• Design fastened joint requirements, application, failure modes, test and repair processes.
• Design fastener, material, plating and related aspects.
• Drive joint development projects to establish joining methodologies for new materials and products.
• Develop and maintain successful practices and guidelines for all joining and fastening processes.
• Participate in product development from inception through product release.
• Provide self‑piercing rivet product and process expertise.
• Manage large or critical projects and ensure timely completion.

• 4+ years of project management or related experience in project execution
• Highly self‑motivated customer advocate with innovative and entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience in automotive or similar industries
• Experience with automation products, robotics or electro‑mechanical products preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, life, vision and disability coverage
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs
• Comprehensive wellness and professional development resources

Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

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