Position Overview:
Responsible for the design, development, and documentation of new products following an established gate process. The application engineer will lead a cross-functional team, directly interacting with the customer in order to analyze a market opportunity, create project objectives, and accomplish those goals. This individual is responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of their projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Following an established development process, outline and communicate project targets by gathering information through internal research and direct interaction with the customer.
- Organize the project timeline and action items with a cross-functional engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing team.
- Oversee fabrication of prototypes and communicate necessary design information with suppliers.
- Act as the technical contact point for important OEM and aftermarket customers
- Ensure all design and test requirements are completed to guarantee a robust and safe end product that meets all performance expectations.
- Assist in field testing, both with internal teams and FOX customers.
- Create and maintain BOM and ECN documentation.
- Track the project to the target and report to management at key milestones.
- Assist in the development of new processes aimed at improving company efficiency.
- Meet the needs of the customer and satisfy the project profitability requirements of the company.