Senior Application Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Demonstrates expert level of design and analysis skills
* Responsible for creating/implementing customer driven designs with minimal supervision.
* Will specify materials and analyze structures for robustness, cost and risk of designs.
* Lead Design FMEA's with cross-functional groups including Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Tooling/Fixtures
* Utilize QPC process as outlined in IATF-16949 standard
* Will be the technical contact in support of sales and is expected to maintain/grow relationships with the customer.
* Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally
* Support manufacturing as needed for prototyping or production launches.
* Ability to direct designer/drafters who are providing project support.
* Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or departmentally defined.
* Uses leadership skills and sound business judgment to support sales volume and profits
* Establishes strong, lasting relationships with customers
* Champions department improvements projects
* ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS:
* Must demonstrate a strong ability to design engine cooling and air conditioning components and have extensive knowledge in the physics of heat transfer and fluid flow phenomenon as applied to vehicles.
* This position requires an extensive knowledge of the application of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
* Strong analytical skills including heat transfer analysis, stress analysis and energy balances within the cooling system.
* Applies sound analysis methods in the evaluation of heat transfer and structural requirements.
* Demonstrates a high level of competency with solid modeling design software.
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of production methods and the concept of designing for manufacturability. Should possess solid background in the processes of welding, brazing, and metal forming.
* Must possess strong project management skills and employs the use of computer based prediction and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel.
* Experience in the use of quality tools such as FMEAs, Design of Experiments, SPC, etc.
* Works with the manufacturing personnel in order to design product consistent with current processes and their associated capability.
* Effectively solves design-related problems identified during the fabrication and assembly of product and provides support as appropriate to shop personnel.
* Prepares appropriate documentation related to design and engineering activities through the application of ANSI:Y14.5 drafting standards which includes geometric tolerancing.
* Use Windchill/PDM Link to store CAD files and perform change management
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
* Self-starter with the ability to operate well independently
* Five plus years of design experience in an OEM manufacturing environment
* Minimum of 3 years' experience with a parametric based CAD software.
* Experience in sheet metal design and weldments
* Experience in heat exchanger products and processes (brazing) a plus
* Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
* Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters Degree in Engineering Management, or an MBA a plus.
Adams Thermal Systems offers a comprehensive employee benefit package including:
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
* Group Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match
* Life Insurance at 1x Salary
* Long Term Disability
Also Available:
* Short Term Disability
* Hospitalization Indemnity
* Critical Illness Coverage
* Term Life Insurance
* Identity Protection

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