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# Lead Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Hynes Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Austintown, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Technical Data Management Systems, 2d Design
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72d8c3f46557595e

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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