JEM Technical ยท 2 days ago
Application Engineering Manager
Orono,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expJEM Technical is seeking an Application Engineering Manager to provide hands-on technical and people leadership for their Application Engineering team. The role involves leading customer-facing engineering activities, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality hydraulic and control system solutions.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Remain actively engaged in application engineering work, including system architecture, design reviews, troubleshooting, and validation of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and control systems
Serve as technical lead or co-owner on complex, high-risk, or high-visibility customer projects
Review and approve system concepts, component selections, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure quality and consistency
Support development and validation of prototype and production systems, including test planning, execution, and results review
Provide hands-on technical guidance to engineers during problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization efforts
Act as a primary technical interface for key customers, guiding requirements definition, solution development, and performance validation
Partner with sales and applications teams to support customer meetings, proposals, and technical presentations
Ensure customer requirements are clearly understood, documented, and translated into robust engineering solutions
Address technical escalations, field issues, and customer concerns with urgency, professionalism, and sound engineering judgment
Support system commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites when required
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application engineers, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Assign and balance workloads to ensure effective project execution and professional growth opportunities for team members
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development planning
Establish clear expectations for technical quality, customer engagement, documentation, and responsiveness
Support onboarding and training of new engineers to accelerate productivity and integration into the team
Work closely with design, controls, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure alignment on project goals and execution
Coordinate with production to ensure manufacturability and smooth product launches
Participate in engineering change (ECO) processes and new product development (NPD) initiatives
Collaborate with leadership to align application engineering priorities with business objectives
Establish and maintain best practices for application engineering workflows, documentation, and customer engagement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency across application engineering activities
Contribute to development of technical standards, design guidelines, and lessons learned
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering tools, testing capabilities, and project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Fluid Power, or related discipline required
7+ years of experience in application engineering, hydraulic systems, electro-hydraulic integration, or related fields
Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, controls integration, and customer-specific applications
Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with test planning, system validation, and troubleshooting
Knowledge of ECO processes, PDM/ERP systems, and NPD workflows
Strong communication and customer engagement skills
Valid driver's license, ability to drive independently, and maintain a safe driving record
Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing or production environments
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred
Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers strongly preferred
Company
JEM Technical
JEM Technical is a quality distributor and manufacturer of custom engineered valves, manifolds, and controls.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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