Mechanical Applications Engineer

SUMMARY: The Mechanical Applications Engineer bridges the gap between engineering, product development, and customer needs. The Applications Engineer will provide technical expertise, support, and solutions to ensure successful integration, application, and performance of our products in real-world environments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain deep understanding of UNEX product design and manufacturing processes.

Serve as a technical liaison between the UNEX Sales and Engineering departments, distributors and end users.

Provide application assistance, concept development and drawings for quoting of projects.

Assist in product design modifications or customization to meet specific customer needs.

Devoted to new product development, continuous improvement of current product line and the latest material handling technology, trends, and practices to ensure long term reliability and competitiveness.

Develops, monitors and tracks project plans, budgets and resources to ensure new products and improvements are delivered in a timely manner.

Effectively navigate through and manage data integrity in ERP/MRP systems.

Participate in product launches, trade shows, and customer visits as a subject matter expert.

COMPETENCIES:

A successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

ANALYTICAL – Synthesize complex, diverse information and use intuition and experience to complement data.

DESIGN – Utilize sound engineering principles to generate robust, cost-effective solutions and translate ideas and concepts into 3D models or 2D drawings with acute attention to detail.

PROBLEM SOLVING – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to identify and develop solutions in a timely manner. Working well with a group of others is also best, as it often occurs to solve the problem.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Execute projects with clear goals, defined scope, effective planning, resource allocation, risk control, communication, and timely delivery within budget.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT – Continual assessment of one’s own strengths and weaknesses and with the desire to pursue training and development opportunities for continued growth.

CUSTOMER SERVICE – Responds with empathy to potentially difficult or emotional customers by actively listening to the issue, clearly communicating with them and providing a timely resolution to their needs, requests for service or assistance with a product.

BUSINESS ACUMEN – Blends market awareness, current trends, the competition and tactical thinking to drive growth and build a competitive advantage in alignment with UNEX’s core values and strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION – bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Industrial engineering from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE – In lieu of a degree, 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ROLE SPECIFIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Fluent in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks PDM and AutoCAD.

Understanding of blueprint layouts and tolerancing methods.

Technical writing skills for process documentation and proposal writing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, speaking Spanish is a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS – Proficient use of the following software programs

Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Planner.

SolidWorks – Standard, Simulation, PDM

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LIFTING - The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

NOISE LEVEL – While it’s very quiet in the office environment, visits to the factory do require hearing protection.

BENEFITS:

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

To be considered for this role, candidates must have U.S. work authorization that does not now, or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States. Work authorization is not available for this position