Application Engineering Manager - Emerson
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
About the Job
The Application Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the application engineering team to support the commercial sales team in the technical application of Branson products. The individual in this role will oversee the daily activities of our Application Engineers, who review customers’ technical needs and recommend solutions, and inspire a culture of innovation towards new solutions for customers’ challenges. In addition to driving Emerson goals, the Application Engineering Manager will work to develop talent and ensure quality.
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Assemble machinery and equipment based on technical drawings and specifications.
- Assemble machinery and equipment based on technical drawings and specifications.
- Provide support and training to the engineering team responsible for application engineering.
- Build and maintain the team’s expertise on Branson equipment and their applications.
- Ensure uniform and quality practices within the group, including feasibility studies, lab procedures, and other documentation.
- Support customer approval of tooling and application development (run-offs, customer visits and customer site visits).
- Support sales and marketing events (seminar, trade shows, training, etc.).
- Develop and maintain performance indicators to ensure high standards of performance and minimal lead-time.
- Support manufacturing, R&D, tooling engineering, sale representatives, and customers with technical information, which may include supplier and customer visits.
- Maintain awareness of competitive products and developments.
- Develop talent, mentoring, and coaching including designing employee training programs, building succession plans and crafting an internal promotion process.
- Own costing estimates for tool and system quotations.
- Handle special projects or tasks as assigned by management.
FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Experience with 3D CAD (Solidworks, NX, SolidEdge, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience as an Applications Engineer
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Physically capable of transporting materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%), both domestic and international
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:
- 2+ years’ experience managing an engineering, application, or process team
OUR OFFER TO YOU:
Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option:
This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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