Field App Engineer I

Summary:  Under direct supervision, persons employed in this position are responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing-related functions required by key SBU account customers, working synergistically with sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly attend customer design review meetings and provide technical design support for SBU solutions.
• Utilize all product offerings, providing insightful and detailed design solutions.
• Present design solutions to the customer team, utilizing solid model design techniques during presentation.
• Drive prototype, tool build, and initial production build to meet customer timelines.
• Originate and release final production documentation, detailed with critical dimensions and tolerances required for a functional part, but also taking into account manufacturing restrictions.
• Manage and coordinate activities between departments to meet product development requirements.
• Simultaneously set priorities/direction for multiple programs in development.
• Responsible for working with OEM engineers, Manufacturer's Representatives, Distribution Partners, and Territory Sales Managers to implement Cattron-provided solutions for existing, qualifying new, and next-generation cost reduction programs.
• Keep work skills current to ensure Cattron's competitiveness in a dynamic global business environment. May require extensive travel to customer sites providing design-specific solutions.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to use solid modeling software, preferably Pro/Engineering.
• Understanding of the Finite Element Analysis process, preferably with a history of analyzing boundary conditions and results.
• Ability to learn the cross-functional relationships between inter-company groups and the expertise required to take a product through development and on to production.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate skill in Microsoft Project.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field or applicable experience.
• Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred.
• More than 2 years experience in a similar position.
• More than 1-year experience with fluid and power.
• Design experience is a plus.