Application Engineer
Our people are the life of this company. Together, we build life into the kitchen. We are a nationwide team, designing and manufacturing the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. Our people pride themselves on genuine collaboration, working to deliver a seamless, integrated, quality experience to anyone and everyone. Our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. This is why your career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile.
Cabinetworks Group has an immediate opening for an Application Engineer at our headquarters located in Livonia, Michigan. The Application Engineer collaborates with Engineering Leadership, Operations, and Product Development to scope, recommend concept options, and ultimately finalize designs for new products. In addition, this position is responsible for creating SOPs, process improvement, departmental training, troubleshooting and special project work.
Principal Functional Responsibilities :
- Prepare 3D models / drawings for complex units and mechanisms
- Make design computations as required
- Use Product Engineering automation systems to develop drawings and bills of material for new products or for product change initiatives
- Work cross functionally with operations and marketing to develop a manufacturable product design
- Coordinate product prototypes / testing and update engineering drawings and specifications as required
- Work to improve processes used within the engineering area of responsibility
Essential Qualifications and Skills :
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, information systems, or related fieldExperience using PTC Creo with demonstrated ability to create parametrically driven assemblies, parts, and drawingsPrior PDM / PLM experience (PTC Windchill or similar)Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skillsDemonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teamsDemonstrated successful ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal customersAbility to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence and initiativePreferred Qualifications and Skills :
Prior SQL or equivalent query writing experiencePrior ERP experience (Oracle)AutoCAD software experienceFamiliarity with the cabinet industry or furniture industry productsSalary Range For Position : $75k - $85k
Full time