Application Engineer

Do you want to make a difference every day at work?

Then make SPIROL your new home and career

At SPIROL we work with our customers to help them succeed in the assembly they are working on. From automobiles, to hand and power tools, to airplanes and green energy, we provide the engineered metal fastener that holds them all together.

We are looking for an Application Engineer to join our incredible team.

Our Application Engineers work closely with the SPIROL Sales Teams to understand a Customer's application and propose an unbiased technical solution which will meet the Customer's needs. The focus is on bridging Customer specifications, cost, assembly, and/or quality needs with SPIROL's product vision and production capabilities. After completing his/her primary responsibilities, the Application Engineer may also work on new product development and testing, or the generation of technical white papers. Are you driven, take ownership, get into the details, and have a passion for developing solutions? Our current Application Engineers do and we are looking to grow the team.

As a SPIROL Application Engineer, your days will be spent:

• Working as a technical subject matter expert to develop, document, and effectively communicate technical solutions which support SPIROL's brand and offers value to our Customers.
• Influence SPIROL's manufacturing efficiencies and effectiveness by designing products that complement our production capabilities, vision, and expertise.
• Own and is responsible for successfully executing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process which includes engaging all necessary cross-functional team members.
• Continuously assess and review applications looking for trends which could present opportunities (new product development) in a standardized approach.
• Write technical application stories, technical white papers, and conduct technical seminars.
• As assigned, support the advancement of other internal business unit initiatives.

A successful SPIROL Application Engineer is:

• Knowledgeable of SPIROL products, proprietary equipment, tooling, and processes
• A subject matter expert that takes ownership of an area of specialization within the team
• A technical resource for assigned products manufactured in Connecticut, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, and the UK
• Has in-depth knowledge of the design details associated with their products
• Has the ability to prioritize their work schedule to complete projects on-time
• Desires continued professional development

Tools we use:

• AutoCAD, Solid Edge
• Microsoft Excel, Word
• Smartsheet
• Synergy SPC software

Recommended Qualifications:

• BSME (Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering)
• A track record of getting into the project details (academic or work related)
• Experience or a willingness to learn project management
• A desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in solid modeling (Solid Edge) software
• Ability to travel to other SPIROL production facilities (Ohio, Mexico, Canada, UK) if required (