Senior Application Engineer

22 hours ago

Machesney Park, Illinois, United States Field Fastener Full time


Senior Application Engineer
 
Company Overview:
 
Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun  
Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. Field has been recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies.  For several years, Field has been recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers in the area.
At Field, having a great culture is more than a priority – it's everything. 
 
For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video. 
 
All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more 
Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings.
 
Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for leading highly technical projects, will be expected to make detailed presentations, demonstrate strong technical writing ability to create reports, and may be expected to train and mentor less experienced engineers.
 
This position reports to:  Engineering Manager
This position has direct reports:  None
Location:  Varied
FLSA Hourly/Salary: Starting Salary $100,000-$110,000
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Commit to FIELD's Mission Statement and Core Values.
  • Regular engagement with existing customers, potential customers, and current suppliers to provide extensive product and application knowledge, testing, presentations and other technical contributions.
  • Lead high-level projects and operating plan initiatives, develop cost saving initiatives.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced engineering team members.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external contacts and provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.  
  • Create and deliver effective presentations in order to communicate Field capabilities and results.
  • Analyze problems, develop and present alternative solutions and influence eventual outcomes.
  • Effectively work with a cross section of the company, including sales, engineering, quality, and account management. 
  • Create and deliver effective training on fasteners and fastening knowledge with the Field team and external customers.
  • Engage in ongoing formal training on fasteners and fastening to achieve desired results.
  • Take on additional responsibilities and demonstrate flexibility in both work schedule and work environment based on business needs.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 10+ years of application engineering experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years of fastener/fastening experience
  • Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; prior experience with CAD programs: Auto CAD, Solid Works or Pro/ENGINEER beneficial.
  • Experienced, results-driven and independent thinking; capable of taking on higher level projects and working with little to no direct supervision.
  • Work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
  • Utilize strong time management, analytical, and leadership skills with a commitment to being detail oriented.
  • Be highly motivated, well organized, and results driven while working with limited direct supervision.
  • Thorough and demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
  • Mechanical aptitude, mechanical hands-on, roll-up your sleeve desire.
  • Project management experience.
  • Able to utilize a wide range of technical and mechanical devices for testing.
  • Travel to support business activities between 25+ % which may include some overnight travel.
 

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