What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at INTEK PLASTICS LLC?
Primary Objective of Position
To manage new extrusion projects from initiation through commercialization and to provide technical support to customers on new and/or existing applications.
To integrate the product design needs of the customer application with available material options and develop value-added solutions.
Major Areas of Responsibility
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Maintains and leads projects utilizing company-identified project management systems and tools.
- Project manages new profiles through the company’s new product introduction process; facilitates project meetings, communicates status, and addresses issues.
- Works with sales personnel to provide technical and design assistance to customers for new projects.
- Manage project resource allocation, plan and schedule project timelines and track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Delegate project tasks as required.
- Develop and build relationships with customer engineers, purchasing and quality personnel to provide a customer-intimate experience.
- Provides internal/external technical support of assigned applications, maintaining the appropriate documentation throughout the product life cycle.
- Design and dimension products which meet established capabilities and specifications utilizing CAD to create appropriate prints.
- Establishes and conducts the appropriate test procedures to ensure that the product meets customer application requirements.
- Supports Intek Plastics policies and procedures and conducts departmental and company activities in accordance with these policies.
- Every employee is expected to support the INTEK Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with our Quality System Manual and Documented Procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or applicable Technical / Science program.
- 3 years of previous experience working in a manufacturing setting, project management experience desired.
- Experience with thermoplastics preferred.
- Prior engineering experience in the lighting industry preferred.
Skills
- Decision-making and prioritization skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and other software as required.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Completion of Lean tools and principles coursework desired.
- Strong, hands-on, problem-solving capability.