Applications Engineer

General FastenersDenton, TX, US

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Job Description

General Fasteners Company is looking to hire a full-time Program Manager . Would you like to join a stable and growing company where there is potential for career growth ? If so, please read on!

This Application Engineer position earns a competitive starting wage and we also offer great benefits and perks , such as 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, a down-to-earth casual environment, and a positive team-oriented culture . Our full-time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options .

ABOUT GENERAL FASTENERS COMPANY

Founded in 1952, General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components. We excel at providing great products, superior customer service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued customers. Our company culture plays a large part in our success. With 11 locations in North America, General Fasteners Company continues to provide these services to numerous companies throughout North America.

General Fasteners Company continues to find new and innovative ways to service our customers as we carry on the traditional values on which our company was founded. After 70 years, we continue to be a privately held Michigan corporation dedicated to helping our customers reach their strategic goals through inventory solutions.

We believe that happy, talented employees add value to our company . We do our best to hire friendly, down-to-earth people who make good team members. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PROGRAM MANAGER

An Applications Engineer will be tasked with solving application-related issues in the world of fasteners and assembly components. They will act as a liaison between our customer and our engineering team. An Applications Engineer may complete tasks such as determining customers’ technical requirements, supporting sales staff, traveling to our customers sites, and maintaining customer relationships. An Applications Engineer will analyze, theorize, develop, and deploy fastening strategies to help our customers save money, improve their designs, and solve their fastening application problems.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PROGRAM MANAGER

Associates Degree in a Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering
2+ years of experience developing fastening solutions or solving critical application issues in the manufacturing environment
This will be on site at the customer location frequently

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analyze product and / or equipment specifications and performance requirements

Recommend / assess designs to provide robust, cost-effective solutions

Prepare / coordinate testing and drawing services for customers

Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to recommend performance standards for newly designed and / or existing products

Proactively support all customer and internal cost savings efforts.

Participate in customer Value Analysis / Value Engineering events

Prepare reports for design and value analysis

Collaboratively work with and participate in the continuous improvement of our quality department and systems

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Experience with Microsoft Office : Outlook, Excel & Word

Possess a customer focused attitude

Possess strong mechanical and technical aptitude

Ability to organize resources and establish priorities

Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare comprehensive reports

Ability to effectively present information to internal and external customers

Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines

Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive

Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal

Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships

Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this customer service job, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

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Application Engineer • Denton, TX, US