Application Engineer

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

 

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

 

Brief Description:

The Application Engineer will support the metalworking needs of our integrated supply program at our Indianapolis, IN-based customer.  Employee will work with our existing team of tooling professionals alongside key customer stakeholders to ensure optimal supply and performance of precision metal cutting tools.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Interface with customer, provide technical and commercial support for all metalworking needs in assigned plants.
• Communicate with suppliers and help establish direct relationships.
• Assist the customer’s manufacturing team in identifying and sourcing components.
• Manage the flow of tooling assemblies through defined tool setting area.
• Expedite and manage schedules to align with customer’s requirements.
• Work with the management team, engineering department and office staff to ensure accurate completion of parts.
• Prepare sales quotations after researching product and customer requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Education/Credentials:

• 5 years of experience working with a team supporting large manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, specifically CNC machining.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer focused personality.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects up to 70 pounds.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Engineering, Drafting, or Tool and Die preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the use of the Internet.

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.