Application Design Engineer

Title: Application Design Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Division: Technetics Group

Department: Engineering

Location: TNG Columbia

Job Summary & Job Duties

The Application Design Engineer position will entail leading the mechanical design & engineering of new products and adaptation of existing products for customer applications per company growth initiatives. The Application Design Engineer acts as a cross-functional team leader in pursuing assigned initiatives to a successful and timely conclusion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Design and implementation of innovative sealing solutions from concept to customer delivery and commercialization.
• Design & implementation of test methods for new product validation.
• Manage building and testing of prototype parts.
• Work with manufacturing & product line engineers to ensure design manufacturability.
• Assist in the creation of process control documentation.
• Communicates with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other company personnel providing technical expertise and counsel as required.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to internal & external customers for all needed sales activities. Assist customers as required for satisfactory product performance and visit customer facilities as required.
• Prepare design input on requests for quotations (part of product development chain).
• Represent the Company through membership in technical & professional societies.
• Keep abreast of new product developments and application usages for rapid adaptation to company products.
• Responsible for carrying out assignments of substantial complexity with the expectation of the ability to act and make independent decisions.
• Assist in the technical training of sales personnel.
• Drive cross-functional technical failure analysis and debug on key customer issues.
• Provide written recommendations and conduct seminars for end-users.
• Carry out special projects as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Actively participates in Safety Committee and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs any other assigned duty as directed by management.

Minimum Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline is required
• Master’s Degree in a related field a plus.
• 2 years or more experience in technical sales, design, and customer applications support is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks or similar 3D solid modeling is required.
• Proficiency using ANSYS or similar finite element analysis code is a plus but not required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities are required.
• Product design, development and implementation experience is required.
• Experience in the design and fabrication of metal seals, fittings, or flanges is a plus.
• Familiarity with NADCAP, AS9100, ISO9001, Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Committed, dedicated and self-motivated work ethics, with full ownership of projects or assigned tasks is required.
• The desire to strive for continuous improvement and excellence within a fast-paced growth environment is required.

Technetics Group is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.


At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. 

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.


This position involves access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls.  Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.