Dexter Magnetic Technologies · 17 hours ago
Senior Application Engineer
Elk Grove Village, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expPermag is a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions through its specialized brands, including Dexter Magnetic Technologies. The Senior Application Engineer will serve as the technical lead for new product designs, ensuring that customer needs are met from initial inquiry through production and overseeing the product development process.
ComputerManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for new product introductions ensuring that design inputs comprehensively cover the user needs for each project:
As technical lead ensure that design inputs are considered through each step of the NPI Stage Gate process
Analyze requested engineered solutions for possible solution paths using technical knowledge and experience
Problem solves gaps and redesign. Implement mistake-proofing concepts to prevent product defects
As necessary, complete design activities, red-line customer drawings, and/or perform technical analysis in support of development efforts
Oversee verification and validation activities to ensure that all design outputs meet the requirements of the design inputs
Responsible for cost estimation activities in support of business development opportunities and NPI quote requests:
Assist in determining strategy to overcome competitive situations
Accompany the sales or executive team on customer visits to support Dexter’s value proposition
Works with CRM and ERP systems to assess technical risk of each commercial opportunity, create top level part structures, and create quotes with all relevant information
Assist or lead in negotiations with customers regarding unrealistic or unfeasible requirements or expectations
Interpret and evaluate customer requirements (user needs), and work with Sales function to communicate technical information back and forth to the customer
Assigned to complex projects and projects for key customers
Participates in Sales, Engineering, and Marketing meetings as well as various training activities
Takes responsibility for continuing technical and professional self-education
Work to meet your personal engineering KPIs. Monthly, investigate and provide root cause analysis when KPIs are not met. Implement approved corrective actions
Assigned to complex projects and projects for key customers
Assist in the training and technical development of colleagues in other functions
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Biomedical Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years playing a lead role in the R & D environment
Proven record of successful launch as it relates to design, manufacture, integration and verification of products/systems tailored toward a specific market
Minimum 4 years of engineering experience
Possess competencies in market knowledge and customer vernacular to hold credible discussions with all participants in the sales process
Communication – can clearly and succinctly send a message in a variety of communication settings and styles
Technical Capacity – is a skilled and technically competent engineer
Project Management – ability to take a problem statement through a rigorous process and closure
Quality Expertise – always learning about the profession and continuously keeping abreast of new trends, tools, techniques, regulations and requirements
Excellent problem solving skills: uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements
Excellent time management skills: concentrating effort on priorities and overall planning
High level of business acumen: Understands policies, practices, technology, trends and information and how those affect the business
25% travel to customer sites
Preferred
Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus
Benefits
Medical/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid)
Supplemental Life/AD&D
401(k) with Company match
Tuition assistance after 1 year
Paid time off
11 paid holidays
Company
Dexter Magnetic Technologies
Dexter Magnetic Technologies is an electronic manufacturing company that manufactures magnetic assemblies & permanent magnets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Bob Brinley
President and CEO
Joe Stupfel
President & CEO
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