Application Engineer

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company•Grand Rapids, MI

10d

About The Position

Are you an experienced Applications Engineer looking for a dynamic role where your expertise is valued and rewarded? Join Knape & Vogt, a leader in innovative hardware and storage solutions, and take your career to the next level! Company Overview: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers. Whats In It For You? Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Programs Bonus and Merit opportunities

Requirements

5 years of experience in Product, Applications or Designing Engineer
Proven knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing)
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSM, BSMET)
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, 3D CAD, and ERP system

Responsibilities

Translate the needs and customer requirements into technical specifications/design inputs
Provide input and oversight of activities of the Product Engineers
Work with customers to define all product application requirements necessary to gain product approval for production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure final submissions accurately include all tooling and equipment
Ensure product design meets product cost and overall capital budget parameters and is summarized for the project leads
Ensure test and analysis validates the design, meets requirements and is approved for production
Solve technical issues associated with customer and product demands
Work directly with Advance Quality Engineer (AQE) to ensure quality planning meets customer documentation needs
Participate in the creation and maintenance of APQP documents (DFMEA,DVP&R, etc.)