Applications Engineer - Metallurgical / Mechanical

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 Hour Shifts

Pay: $81,0000 - $130,000 Salary

As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

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Job Summary

Primary duties consist of the application of electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge to the unique set of circumstances at each customer location, including but not limited to reviewing technical proposal content, creating proposal drawings, and developing project specifications for optimal utilization of Wagstaff supplied equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Review technical proposal content
• Create proposal drawings as required
• Provide preliminary conceptual design drawings for proposals
• Develop proposal/project List of Deliverables and specifications
• Develop and maintain proposal product input forms
• Obtain site design requirements such as interfaces, process specifications, and other information for sales orders
• Transfer clear, complete scope of supply specifications with preliminary conceptual design drawings to engineering department for sales orders requiring design engineering
• Periodic domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
• Assist in development of new and standard products, product variations, and systems
• Create and maintain product definition documents
• Produce product analysis studies
• Actively participate in final sales order contract negotiations
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Addional duties consist of the application of basic electrical or mechanical engineering knowledge related to Wagstaff supplied equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field required
• Minimum 6 years of aluminum industry experience
• Technical knowledge of aluminum cast house equipment and processes
• Experience using computer automated design and applicable business software
• Demonstrated customer relations capability
• Experience in industrial capital project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within diverse populations
• Must work independently, without supervision, exercising discretion and judgment

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

This job may also require occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a construction and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Compensation details: 81000-130000 Yearly Salary

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