Application Engineer
Core
Senior Application Engineer acting as the technical bridge between customers and engineering/sales to transform needs into manufacturable seating solutions for automotive and commercial vehicle industries.
Role type
Senior IC application engineer (seating systems)
Builds
High-quality, manufacturable seating solutions for automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs
Domain
Automotive and commercial vehicle seating systems
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
mechanical engineering fundamentals, seat design and assembly knowledge, design feasibility analysis, risk identification and mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, project management, technical documentation, CAD interpretation, industry standards knowledge (SAE, ISO)
Preferred skills
DFMEA/PFMEA/PPAP/APQP processes, seat manufacturing process understanding, material cost analysis, vehicle diagram interpretation, domestic travel comfort, Microsoft Office proficiency, CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks)
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical contact for customers, lead customer discovery and requirements clarification, translate customer requirements into engineering documentation and drawings, support product development cycles from prototype to launch, troubleshoot design and assembly issues, prepare technical proposals and presentations, recommend design standardization and cost reduction opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
