Applications Engineer

Applications EngineerJoin Hayes Performance Systems as our Applications Engineer and play a key role in supporting customer programs from initial application through production. You'll help translate customer needs into practical solutions while supporting quality, delivery, and program expectations. In this highly collaborative role, you'll combine engineering knowledge with customer partnership, working alongside Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales.You'll support new applications, help solve technical challenges, and coordinate activities that keep customer programs moving forward.What You Will Do:Serve as a key technical and program contact for designated customersSupport supplier and program activities including APQP, PFMEA, customer deviations, and risk assessmentsTranslate customer requirements into clear technical, commercial, and program actionsSupport new applications through brake analysis, benchmarking, and system sizing recommendationsCoordinate engineering changes using Hayes processes, systems, and customer portalsCoordinate project timelines and cross-functional activities to support customer programs and deliverablesPartner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on RMAs, corrective actions, PPAPs, and customer quality requirementsIdentify and address technical or communication gaps that could impact quality, delivery, or customer responsivenessSupport customer inquiries and quoting activities for new and existing applicationsProvide product and application training to commercial teams across existing and emerging marketsReview customer scorecards and support continuous improvement activitiesWhat We Look For:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a technical discipline, or related field preferredEngineering or technical experience supporting customer applications, product development, or manufacturingExperience working with customers on technical, quality, or program requirementsFamiliarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, corrective actions, or related manufacturing quality processes preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsEffective communication skills with the ability to work across technical and commercial teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environmentReady to Join Our Team? If you enjoy solving technical challenges, building strong customer partnerships, and seeing your work move from an idea to a real-world application, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Hayes Performance Systems.