Application Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties include, but are not limited to: Project Estimation & Proposals: Develop estimates and technical proposals for engineered equipment projects. Pricing & Product Support: Develop product pricing models and provide technical support to the sales team for new projects. Project Scoping & Management: Develop project scope/specification documents; monitor project scope compliance; lead project kick-off meetings; communicate project requirements and deliverables to team members; manage customer project status communications. Project Execution & Coordination: Work with engineering, procurement, and production control to ensure timely completion of critical path elements (e.g., long lead items); manage drawing and technical documentation submittals with customers. Project Closure & Follow-Up: Schedule follow-up meetings to close out projects, including reviewing Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Post-Action Reviews (PARs). Customer Specification Review: Ensure all aspects of customer specifications are addressed (compliance, clarification, exceptions, delivery times, etc.). Customer Service & Warranty Support: Support customer service and address warranty issues. Product Development: Participate in product development initiatives. Documentation & Systems: Maintain project records using SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP systems. Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel for system startup and troubleshooting. Engineering design: Actively participate in product design, collaborating with the engineering team to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots) as required ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Office/cubicle environment Shop environment including welding, overhead cranes, and fork trucks Field on-track environment QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural, mechanical, and hydraulic areas of machine design Railcar experience of 1 or more years a plus Project Management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Must be committed to customer service Able to work to demanding deadlines Work effectively as a team member or leader Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD 2005 or higher Self-motivated Design experience in heavy machinery Must maintain a valid passport and driver's license; abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy Ability to complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P. #J-18808-Ljbffr