Applications Engineer - Mechanical / Fastener Engineer

Overview

A small, fast growing industrial distributor / manufacturer in Waltham desires a Technical Applications Engineer whose primary role will be to support and lead our sales team, develop new customers and applications and be the primary resource for technical inquiries within our specialty materials fastener business.

Extreme Bolt & Fastener is a small company work environment with an office / warehouse located in Waltham, MA. We are seeking an experienced mechanical engineering focusing on applications / sales who, ideally has industry experience or related experience within the industrial, aerospace components, manufacturing or specialty materials industries.

This is a key role within Extreme Bolt, giving this person the opportunity to provide engineering expertise and guidance to the sales team. This person will also work directly with a wide range of customers within the aerospace, military, electronics, space, chemicals, nuclear / fusion, oil & gas industries and other high-tech industries.

Responsibilities include : Working directly with high profile customers, reviewing drawings / specifications / material requirements, evaluating vendors, determining pricing, developing quotes and helping the sales team to understand complex requests. The candidate will also be expected to become a technical expert of our products and materials.

This person should be able to thrive in a small, fast-paced multi-tasking environment, who has a can-do positive attitude, is flexible and can take initiative on new projects. The company is expanding rapidly, and this person will have a direct impact on the company’s direction and capabilities. This is a perfect position for someone who is tired of big company politics, likes the freedom of a small company, wants their work to be impactful and to be a key team member of a team. This person will wear several hats and be able to get involved in many aspects of the business. This is a great opportunity to become a key person and grow with Extreme Bolt & Fastener.

Responsibilities

• Technical engineering support and lead for sales team.
• Provide understand and insight to drawings, specs and other requirements.
• Technical interface with new and existing key customers.
• Create complex quotes and orders.
• Field technical questions and calls from customers.
• Deal with technical issues that may develop.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in the fastener industry or related field (industrial components, specialty metals, aerospace parts etc.).

Must be able to interpret complex mechanical drawings.

Must be able to understand ASTM, ASME, Aerospace and Military specifications.

Understanding of different manufacturing processes and techniques.

Excellent computer & data skills to manage and create documents and charts.

Professional and self-motivated personality.

Attention to detail and care for producing quality work.

Flexibility to tackle a variety of challenges and comfortable wearing multiple hats.