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Applications Engineer

A growing precision metals manufacturing company is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its expanding team!

Pay is $65,000 - 85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Schedule is 1st Shift, typically 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (some flexibility in hours).

The Applications Engineer serves as a key technical resource for customers, sales, and internal manufacturing teams. This position works closely with customers to understand their application requirements, develop technical solutions, prepare quotes, and support products throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities
Applications Engineering & Customer Support
- Work directly with customers to understand product applications, design requirements, and technical specifications.
- Review customer drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and manufacturing needs to prepare accurate quotations.
- Collaborate with internal departments and outside suppliers to develop cost estimates and obtain vendor pricing.
- Communicate with customers and sales representatives regarding quotes, follow-ups, and feedback.
- Support sales initiatives and assist with identifying new business opportunities.
- Serve as a technical resource for customer questions and application-related challenges.

Engineering Documentation & Technical Review
- Review new parts and engineering revisions to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
- Maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, work instructions, inspection requirements, and master records.
- Ensure accurate part revisions, specifications, and technical information are maintained.
- Coordinate engineering changes and communicate updates to the appropriate departments.
- Cross-Functional Manufacturing & Operational Support
Partner with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Quality, Shipping, and Engineering to resolve customer and production-related issues.
- Assist with customer inquiries involving order status, delays, expedited requests, cancellations, and shipping notifications.
- Help address customer concerns involving late or nonconforming products.
- Coordinate with Quality to ensure customer-specific documentation and requirements are met, including PPAPs, ISIRs, certifications, and special labeling.
- Work with internal teams to ensure quoted quantities, specifications, and revisions are accurate and properly communicated.

Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Bonus plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Paid jury duty
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement (position-dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience working with customers, sales teams, or technical applications is preferred.
- Strong ERP system experience required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement is preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, process development, installations, and troubleshooting is a plus.

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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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