Lead Applications Engineer

• Work closely with other Hynes technical people and Sales & Commercial group to determine the technical scope of work for client requests
• Review, analyze and report on client’s technical data and help form technical opinions to achieve client expectations
• Determine tooling and manufacturing philosophy in agreement with other technical team members in support of complex and major pursuit opportunities
• Work with Hynes technical team to recommend manufacturing processes
• Work with the Estimating Engineer to support complex and major pursuit opportunities in conjunction with Sales and Commercial team
• Provide cost estimates for all associated tooling and equipment
• Communicates with internal and external customers and
• Support Hynes’ Sales and Commercial team as required when engaging with clients
• Support on-boarding of new tooling, manufacturing process as required
• Engages in other activities in support of Engineering as required

• Education and/or Experience: 2yr Associate or 4yr Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Experience in manufacturing environment (+10yrs)
• Equivalent experience in roll forming preferred
• Print reading and interpretation
• Understanding of dimensioning and tolerances
• Proven experience in automated equipment and processes
• proven 3D/2D CAD skills (Inventor preferred)
• demonstrated knowledge of PLCs and controls

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings/prints required
• Design and detail experience in tooling and equipment - 3D modeling a must
• AutoCAD and Inventor
• Microsoft Office, MS Project
• Extensive experience working with Excel is essential