Applications Engineer - Niles Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Niles area that seek skilled Applications Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →Support the sales team with technical questions and customer visits.
• →Troubleshoot production issues and recommend changes to improve yield and cycle time.
• →Coordinate with quality and production on first article inspections and corrective actions.
• →Maintain engineering documentation such as prints, routings, and bills of material.
• →Lead or support continuous improvement projects on the shop floor.
• →Review customer drawings and specifications to confirm the product can be built as requested.
• →Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals for new and repeat orders.
• →Develop manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and work instructions for production.

• Experience with CAD software and ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal contact.
• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years in a manufacturing or applications engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and root cause analysis tools.
• Project management experience on new product introductions.
• Background in a contract manufacturing or job shop environment.
• Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification.
• Experience with CNC programming or CAM software.

Sales Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Estimator, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Field Applications Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.