Mechanical Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Applications Engineer – Custom Machinery

Confidential Career Opportunity

Location: Southeast Michigan (Exact Location Confidential)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing | Custom Machinery | Industrial Automation
Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000 annually

Are you a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, developing innovative manufacturing solutions, and turning customer requirements into real-world equipment projects?

We are partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Applications Engineer to join its engineering team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys combining mechanical engineering knowledge, manufacturing processes, technical estimating, and customer collaboration.

Unlike a traditional design engineering position, this role offers the opportunity to influence projects from their earliest stages by helping determine the equipment, processes, and technical solutions needed to meet customer expectations.

• Review customer RFQs, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturing requirements.

• Develop technical proposals and equipment quotations for custom machinery and manufacturing solutions.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes, machine capabilities, tooling requirements, and production considerations.

• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, controls engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to develop practical equipment solutions.

• Assist with estimating equipment costs, project requirements, and anticipated manufacturing timelines.

• Identify technical challenges and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and overall equipment performance.

• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify project specifications and technical expectations.

• Support preliminary equipment concepts and manufacturing process development.

• Ensure proposals accurately reflect technical requirements, project scope, and customer expectations.

• Participate in technical discussions throughout the proposal and project development process.

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or a related technical role.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

• Experience with manufacturing processes, machining, automation, or custom machinery.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers and internal engineering teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

• Experience developing technical proposals, RFQs, or equipment quotations.

• Background in machine tools, precision machining, or custom industrial equipment.

• Understanding of machining cycle times, tooling, and manufacturing process requirements.

• Familiarity with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar.

• Experience working with engineering and sales teams on customer-specific equipment solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Work on Interesting Engineering Challenges: Help develop solutions for sophisticated industrial machinery and advanced manufacturing applications.

Be Involved from the Beginning: Play an important role in determining how new equipment projects are developed and proposed.

Combine Engineering and Business: Use your technical knowledge to help turn customer requirements into successful equipment projects.

Collaborate with Experienced Engineers: Work alongside mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing professionals.

Grow Your Career: Gain valuable experience in technical estimating, applications engineering, manufacturing processes, and custom equipment development.