APPLICATION ENGINEER

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering support for all aspects of assigned product line to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and schedule by performing the following duties., * Reviews construction documents to determine appropriate YKK AP products to be used based upon local building codes, construction drawings, and project specifications.

• Prepares project specific analysis for YKK AP products to be used for compliance with construction documents and building codes by preparing preliminary engineering review reports to substantiate that member section properties meet the span, spacing, and design load specified on a specific time schedule.
• Determines from the contract documents, project location, model and local building codes, and national standards the design pressures for product application.
• Develops product modifications on an as needed basis.
• Advises internal and external customers on product selection and its appropriate installation.
• Provides guidance to all customers on product modification to satisfy project conditions and requirements.
• Leads the production of or produces CAD drawings of special application and detailing, custom die production, installation instruction, and test mockup review.
• Communicates with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer's needs and solution.
• Assists with the development of product design and functionality.
• Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural or industrial design required
• 5 years of related experience; framing experience preferred
• AAMA Fenestration Associate certification preferred
• Ability to review, interpret and explain curtain wall, storefront, or related facade shop drawing, architectural and structural drawings is preferred
• Experience with 3D Auto CAD software skill and fabrication drawings background is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to sit. An individual is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. An individual is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Our company culture is built upon YKK's philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.