Slingco Limited · 10 hours ago
Application Engineer
Smyrna, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSlingco is an award-winning supplier of high-quality cable grip and wire rope products, serving customers in over 70 countries. The Application Engineer serves as a critical technical resource, supporting the development and performance of Slingco products while bridging engineering, sales, and customer service.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Collaborate with sales and end users to gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights and define market needs
Lead Stage 0 & Stage 1 of the NPD process, including:
Documenting performance and compliance requirements
Conducting competitor product analyses
Performing initial patent and regulatory reviews
Estimating project budgets
Partner with design engineers to ensure technical feasibility and field-readiness of final designs
Contribute to value engineering, reverse engineering, and continuous product improvements
Utilize CAD software to generate early-stage product concepts
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on Slingco product applications
Support in-field product troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
Provide technical support to customers and end users during installation, operation, and maintenance phases
Collaborate with quality, engineering, and sales teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction
Assist in developing internal and customer-facing product training materials
Ensure manuals meet national and regional compliance standards
Contribute to product registration efforts with utilities and standards bodies
Represent Slingco in industry groups (e.g., IEEE, ASTM)
Support the Sales team by delivering technical training and assisting with product positioning
Attend trade shows and customer visits as a technical ambassador of Slingco
Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers to align product solutions with user needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D CAD software
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, welding, bending, stamping)
Working knowledge of material properties (metals, plastics, elastomers)
Experience with hands-on product testing and technical fieldwork
Experience supporting utility-sector products or field applications
Familiarity with utility standards registration processes
Knowledge of FEA/CFD tools or failure analysis methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize multiple assignments
Preferred
Involvement in professional technical organizations (IEEE, ASTM, ASME)
Benefits
Health Insurance
401k
PTO
Company
Slingco Limited
Slingco is a world leading supplier of cable pulling grips and wire rope assemblies, designed, manufactured and tested to exacting standards.
Founded in 1978
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase