Application Engineer (Bearings)

Plymouth, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Position: Application Engineer / Senior Application Engineer (Bearings)
Location: Plymouth Michigan USA
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Industry: Bearing Engineering / Manufacturing (Tier 1 Supplier)
Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $90000 $140000 (based on experience)
Bonus: 15% 25% performance bonus
Benefits: Full benefits package including medical dental vision
Relocation: Available if needed
Visa: No sponsorship (TN Visa candidates from Canada or Mexico may be considered)

Position Overview
We are seeking an Application Engineer / Senior Application Engineer with bearing expertise to join a premium Tier-1 supplier located in Plymouth Michigan.
This role serves as the technical authority on bearing selection application and performance working closely with customers sales teams and internal engineering departments to support current programs and identify new business opportunities.
Candidates may come from automotive aerospace industrial agricultural or similar industries as long as they possess bearing design or application experience.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Technical Support

Interface directly with customers to clarify technical application requirements
Provide technical assistance troubleshooting and training
Recommend appropriate bearing designs based on engineering calculations testing and analysis
Support PPAP/sample activities drawing reviews and inspections
Investigate bearing failures and field returns
Identify new project and product opportunities

Project Management

Serve as project leader for assigned customer accounts
Manage project schedules testing approvals and launch timelines
Coordinate with internal teams including:
- Product Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Quality
- Purchasing
Maintain documentation including:
- Customer drawings
- Specifications
- Approval documentation
- Technical files and project records

Bearing Engineering Expertise

Provide bearing selection and application recommendations
Perform engineering calculations such as:
- Bearing fit and clearance
- Bearing life calculations
Develop Design Validation Plans (DVP)
Conduct bearing failure analysis
Perform measurements inspections and technical evaluations
Prepare written technical reports including:
- Calculation summaries
- Failure analysis reports
- Testing results
- Quality investigation responses

Quality & Manufacturing Support

Participate in customer audits of manufacturing plants
Provide technical support for manufacturing operations
Respond to customer quality issues
Review and edit quality reports (8D 5 Why analysis etc.)
Support countermeasure development and implementation
Collaborate with R&D teams for technical requests

Qualifications
Required

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2 25 years of experience in engineering roles
Experience working with bearings (design application testing or analysis)
Strong knowledge of bearing failure modes and performance
Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical analysis
Experience interacting with customers and cross-functional teams

Preferred

Experience with bearing manufacturing or supplier environments
Knowledge of PPAP DVP&R and quality tools (8D 5 Why)
Experience in industries such as:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Industrial Equipment
- Agricultural Machinery

Job Description Position: Application Engineer / Senior Application Engineer (Bearings) Location: Plymouth Michigan USA Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire Industry: Bearing Engineering / Manufacturing (Tier 1 Supplier) Compensation & Benefits Salary: $90000 $140000 (based on experience) Bo...