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Application Engineering Manager

$140k - $170k

Michael Page

  • Generous compensation, 8-12% Bonus, 4 weeks PTO, 401k ect
  • The company is reinvesting millions into its state-of-the-art facility

About Our Client




For more than 30 years, this organization has been a leading manufacturer of advanced machine tools serving critical industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing. Today, the company is investing heavily in the future, with an investment of millions to continue improving its technical and engineering capabilities. Through significant internal investment and strategic industry partnerships, it is building a best-in-class engineering organization focused on advanced manufacturing and operational excellence

Job Description

  • Develop, test, and implement applications to support engineering and manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
  • Ensure software solutions align with industry standards and company objectives.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop Applications Engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
  • Identify process improvements and remove obstacles that prevent the engineering team from being successful.
  • Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering personnel.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for implemented applications.
  • Optimize existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
  • Document technical processes and create user guides for applications.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
  • Assist in project planning and timeline management for software development initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Application Engineer should have:

  • Minimum eight years of progressive hands-on experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, machine tool applications, or turnkey manufacturing.
  • Previous experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, Applications Engineer, or similar hands-on manufacturing role.
  • Experience with one or more major CAM systems such as Mastercam, Siemens, ESPRIT ect
  • Okay with occasional travel in this role
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and customer-facing skills.
  • Expert knowledge of multi-axis machining, mill-turn, and multitasking machine tools.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams while remaining actively engaged in engineering activities
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific software and tools is an advantage.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 USD.
  • 8-12% bonus with 4 weeks of PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your personal and professional needs.
  • Opportunities to work on innovative projects within the business services industry.



If you are a motivated professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role as an Application Engineer, apply now to join a team where your skills and expertise will make a difference!
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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