Application Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Application Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and launch of turbocharger systems for automotive OEM customers. This position plays a key role in managing engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring products meet customer specifications, performance requirements, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience within the automotive or powertrain industry, and the ability to manage multiple technical projects while maintaining effective communication with customers and engineering teams., Engineering & Product Development

• Manage multiple turbocharger development projects, ensuring timelines, technical requirements, and project priorities are met.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and recommend appropriate turbocharger designs based on customer specifications and performance requirements.
• Provide technical expertise related to internal combustion engines, air handling systems, and turbocharger applications.
• Support engineering design reviews, technical evaluations, and product development activities.
• Utilize engineering analysis, simulation tools, and technical data to support design decisions and product improvements.
• Assist with validation testing, troubleshoot technical concerns, and recommend corrective actions.

Project Management & Customer Support

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to ensure project milestones, deliverables, and launch schedules are achieved.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for automotive OEM customers throughout the development process.
• Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements, resolve engineering challenges, and provide product recommendations.
• Coordinate engineering activities with domestic and international development and manufacturing teams.
• Provide on-site technical support at customer locations as needed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, engineering reports, and technical investigation findings.

Testing, Validation & Product Launch

• Coordinate product launch activities using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles.
• Support prototype development, product testing, and performance validation.
• Conduct post-test evaluations of developmental turbocharger components and assemblies.
• Perform mechanical teardown inspections, dimensional measurements, and technical assessments.
• Document testing results, identify potential design or performance concerns, and communicate findings to appropriate teams.
• Ensure engineering activities align with automotive industry quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support engineering data transfers, design documentation, and technical communications across global teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an automotive Tier 1 supplier or powertrain OEM.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience within an engineering or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong theoretical understanding of internal combustion engines, air handling systems, and related control technologies.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 automotive quality management principles.
• Understanding of turbocharger design, development, and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Experience or working knowledge of 1D and 3D engineering simulation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional and international engineering teams., * Experience with CAD software and mechanical design tools.
• IATF and OEM Experience
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and automotive electronic control systems.
• Hands-on mechanical experience involving component assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or teardown analysis.
• Previous experience with turbocharger applications, testing, or product development.
• Experience supporting APQP processes and automotive product launches.
• Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with international engineering and manufacturing operations.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel (20 %) occasionally to customer locations or other facilities as business needs require.
• Ability to work in both office and engineering/testing environments.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally move throughout office or technical work areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with effective project management and customer communication skills. This individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive environment, coordinating with global engineering teams, and taking owners