Application Engineer-Automotive

Job description: General ScopeThe Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineeris responsible forapplication-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.Responsibilities and DutiesDesign, develop, and refine remanufacturing processes for Hydraulically Actuated Unit Diesel injectors and Common Rail Diesel injectors.Provide application engineering support for Port Fuel Injection products and assigned programsInvestigate product performance issues, including test failures, flow audits, and field incidentsLead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for engineering issuesAuthor andmaintainformal technical documentation such as incident reports, audit summaries, and engineering updatesParticipate in recurring engineering meetings (EPO, Gemba, program reviews) and communicate status to stakeholdersSupport manufacturing and supply chain with technical input tomaintainshipment readiness and product qualityInterface with internal labs, quality, and external suppliers as needed to resolve technical issuesSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and application robustnessWorking ConditionsOffice-based engineering environmentRegular interaction with engineering, quality, manufacturing, lab, and IT resourcesOccasional support outside standard hours during critical issues or product launches Qualifications: General ScopeThe Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineeris responsible forapplication-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field5 + years' Experience in application engineering, product support, or validation engineeringExperience involving design, validation, and manufacturing process of DIESEL engine Common Rail diesel fuel injector: automotive diesel fuel injection systems: performance of root cause analyses of diesel fuel system failures and design of diesel injector internal components with 3D SolidWorks and generation of engineering drawings using GD&T. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to document technical issues clearly and professionally Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesPreferredAutomotive fuel systems or engine systems experienceExperience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit responseFamiliarity with production launch and sustaining engineering supportExperience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing organizationsSkills & CompetenciesApplication-level engineering analysisRoot cause and corrective action (RCCA)Technical documentation and reportingCross-functional collaborationTime management and prioritizationOwnership mentality with strong follow-throughKnowledge of, or background with validation test setup and sequencing Why is This a Great Opportunity: Great Company Auto Tier 1 & 2 Supplier Location Greenville SCNigel