Application Engineer

Job Title: Application EngineerJob Description The role involves providing specialized engineering expertise through direct customer engagement and the application of fastener standards, ensuring optimized solutions and technical support for a diverse customer base.

Responsibilities + Build and maintain strong customer relationships through ongoing technical engagement.

+ Act as a technical advisor to Purchasing, Quality, and Sales teams.

+ Diagnose and resolve customer application engineering issues while recommending cost-effective solutions.

+ Provide engineering support for fastener design, testing, and manufacturing-related challenges.

+ Apply expert knowledge of fastener standards, including ISO, DIN, and ANSI.

+ Review and validate customer drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance.

+ Leverage experience with heading, forming, and coating processes to support product development initiatives.

+ Conduct field testing and provide hands-on support for customer product applications.

+ Support the Quality department through review and evaluation of PPAP documentation.

+ Perform Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and Lessons Learned activities.

Essential Skills + Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Manufacturing.

+ 3+ years experience in Application/Sales engineering & customer interfacing.

+ 1-2 years experience in fastener manufacturing processes.

+ 1-2 years experience in industrial and mechanical fastener applications & standards (ANSI, ASTM, DIN, ISO). + Experience with Inventor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications + MS in Engineering or Business.

+ Experience with GD&T.

+ Analytical and quality control capabilities (e.g., SPC, First Piece Inspection, Process Flow). + Experience with P21 ERP system for parts creation and inventory management.

+ Experience with product testing, including torque testing, hydrogen embrittlement testing, and part layout verification.

Work Environment Work is primarily performed in an office environment with additional tasks in shop, warehouse, test house, and occasional customer visits.

The role involves exposure to various manufacturing, shipping, testing, and storage elements, including equipment, chemicals, and supplies.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Health & Insurance Medical insurance plans Dental insurance (covers preventive care, basic and major services) Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement & Financial 401(k) retirement plan (employee participation reported) Time Off & Work-Life Balance Paid Time Off (PTO) / vacation policy Paid holidays Workplace & Culture Perks Family-owned / privately held company environment Company-sponsored lunches, BBQs, and occasional team events Flexible and casual office culture reported at some locations (indeed.com) Career & Development On-the-job training and cross-functional exposure Opportunities to work across sales, supply chain, quality, and operations functions Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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