What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at Fairbanks Morse Defense?
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Position Summary:
Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of an Application Engineer to lead costing efforts for Hunt Valve, AMMCON, as well as provide support to Montreal Bronze.
The responsibility of the Application Engineer is to provide accurate component and system configurations, costs, and technical documentation within the commercial process to contribute to the achievement of aftermarket sales targets. This role will have direct influence over base configurations, component and system designs and costs, project risk, and act as part of the core commercial team of the Fairbanks Morse Services segment. The role requires high motivation, teamwork, and excellent communication skills to work effectively among multiple business areas and functions.
Responsibilities:
Work within the proposal development process and collaborate with commercial management, engineering, procurement, and field service to develop proposals and future FM business
Meet or exceed agreed-to deadlines and deliverable quality requirements in support of an effective proposal development process; and provide feedback on process improvement through appropriate channels.
Thoroughly review customer Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), or any other inquiry, and work with supply chain and Quality to determine the requested technical scope. Support Quality and Engineering on the completion of compliance matrices during the proposal stage
Work with Supply Chain and Quality to flow down technical requirements, compliances and specifications to suppliers
Produce comprehensive technical specifications, scope documentation, and define guarantee points
Work closely with design engineering to determine appropriate system designs, modifications from base configurations, and evaluate technical performance risks.
Support the technical sale along with sales personnel and the proposal manager in support of technical meetings, transfer of applicable data, creatively solving project-specific challenges, and customer and market development (e.g., trade events).
Manage configurations through the Engineering Change Order process by releasing part numbers, bills of materials, and drawings when designs are finalized
Support the proposal manager in developing templates and tools for use in the capture and proposal development process.
Build effective cross functional relationships throughout the organization and work with awareness of interdependencies and responsibilities; foster a team environment that ensures alignment to company goals, objectives, and corporate values.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Engineering or Equivalent Degree)
Experience:
0-5 years of experience in an office environment
Required Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCad and Microsoft Project
Demonstrated problem solving skills related to complex customer, site, or project requirements that balance cost, performance, risk, and compliance with the request.
Attention to detail; quality of work product is #1
Maintaining a professional attitude through oral and written communication
Ability to take lead on tasks and drive actions to closure without continuous monitoring by supervisor
Strong work ethic, a "self-starter"
Preferred Skills:
Experience with database tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and/or other electronic management tools
Experience in marine diesel engine and subsystems design and development a plus
Experience with US Navy military performance specifications (MIL SPECs) a plus
Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of ship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of ship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of an Application Engineer to lead costing efforts for Hunt Valve, AMMCON, as well as provide support to Montreal Bronze.
The responsibility of the Application Engineer is to provide accurate component and system configurations, costs, and technical documentation within the commercial process to contribute to the achievement of aftermarket sales targets. This role will have direct influence over base configurations, component and system designs and costs, project risk, and act as part of the core commercial team of the Fairbanks Morse Services segment. The role requires high motivation, teamwork, and excellent communication skills to work effectively among multiple business areas and functions.
Responsibilities:
Work within the proposal development process and collaborate with commercial management, engineering, procurement, and field service to develop proposals and future FM business
Meet or exceed agreed-to deadlines and deliverable quality requirements in support of an effective proposal development process; and provide feedback on process improvement through appropriate channels.
Thoroughly review customer Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), or any other inquiry, and work with supply chain and Quality to determine the requested technical scope. Support Quality and Engineering on the completion of compliance matrices during the proposal stage
Work with Supply Chain and Quality to flow down technical requirements, compliances and specifications to suppliers
Produce comprehensive technical specifications, scope documentation, and define guarantee points
Work closely with design engineering to determine appropriate system designs, modifications from base configurations, and evaluate technical performance risks.
Support the technical sale along with sales personnel and the proposal manager in support of technical meetings, transfer of applicable data, creatively solving project-specific challenges, and customer and market development (e.g., trade events).
Manage configurations through the Engineering Change Order process by releasing part numbers, bills of materials, and drawings when designs are finalized
Support the proposal manager in developing templates and tools for use in the capture and proposal development process.
Build effective cross functional relationships throughout the organization and work with awareness of interdependencies and responsibilities; foster a team environment that ensures alignment to company goals, objectives, and corporate values.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Engineering or Equivalent Degree)
Experience:
0-5 years of experience in an office environment
Required Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCad and Microsoft Project
Demonstrated problem solving skills related to complex customer, site, or project requirements that balance cost, performance, risk, and compliance with the request.
Attention to detail; quality of work product is #1
Maintaining a professional attitude through oral and written communication
Ability to take lead on tasks and drive actions to closure without continuous monitoring by supervisor
Strong work ethic, a "self-starter"
Preferred Skills:
Experience with database tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and/or other electronic management tools
Experience in marine diesel engine and subsystems design and development a plus
Experience with US Navy military performance specifications (MIL SPECs) a plus
Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of ship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of ship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
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