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# Mechanical Applications Engineer

- **Company:** MANN+HUMMEL
- **Location:** Gastonia, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Software Documentation, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office, Creo
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5fa13b618da95a2f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering is required
 * Candidates without a relevant engineering degree will only be considered if they have 10+ years of directly related application engineering or field engineering experience in a similar industry or competitor environment
 * 1-3 years of experience in both manufacturing environments and customer-facing technical roles, with demonstrated ability to apply engineering knowledge to real-world applications and support customer needs., * Strong customer facing communication and ability to explain technical topics clearly
 * Strong mechanical engineering aptitude with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals in hands-on, real-world environments
 * Strong organization follow up and multitasking skills
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office
 * Ability to coordinate testing documentation and reporting
 * Detail oriented with ability to follow processes and quality requirements
 * Adaptable and effective in a changing environment
 * Experience supporting Sales and delivering customer presentations in technical environments

Preferred Skills

 * CAD experience including Creo SolidWorks CATIA or similar
 * Filtration and industrial application knowledge
 * Additional language skills
 * Global engineering and cross functional collaboration experience

## Description

The Application Engineer - Industrial supports the Industrial business by serving as the technical customer-facing resource for assigned markets and customers. This role focuses on application support, installation solutions, and customer program execution-including standard product RFQs, trainings, and technical sales support. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering foundation, with hands-on experience applying engineering principles in real-world environments, and is comfortable working closely with Sales and customers to solve real-world application challenges in heavy-duty industrial environments. This is not a design engineering position; rather, the role emphasizes applied mechanical engineering problem solving, customer support, and field-facing collaboration to drive Industrial business growth., * Support customers with filtration application needs including product selection and standard RFQs

 * Serve as primary technical contact for customer programs including meetings follow up and documentation
 * Support engineering changes including part number releases and workflow updates
 * Prepare technical presentations and support Sales in customer meetings and site visits
 * Plan and support programs including timing tasks resources and cost tracking
 * Coordinate quotations testing and reporting to support customer programs
 * Support specification development for new filters and systems with R and D
 * Troubleshoot technical issues and provide internal and external customer support
 * Track program status open issues cost and budget information as needed
 * Monitor competitive products complete benchmarks and provide field testing support
 * Follow Quality System and engineering process requirements
 * Coordinate with global engineering teams and contract resources to meet program timing
 * Perform other duties as assigned


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