Applications Engineer Thread Rolling Solutions Team

Applications Engineer - Thread Rolling Solutions Team

Brinkman Products - CJWinter Division

Location: Rochester NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $75000 - $105000 annually based on experience

About Brinkman Products

Brinkman Products Inc. is an industrial manufacturing company encompassing two specialized divisions: Davenport Machine and CJWinter. Together we manufacture proprietary product lines including Davenport multi-spindle screw machines thread rolling attachments thread rolls and precision tooling solutions serving manufacturers worldwide.

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Applications Engineer to join our CJWinter Thread Rolling Solutions Team. This position is ideal for a mid-level engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges working directly with customers and developing practical thread rolling solutions for real-world production applications.

This role combines technical expertise hands-on problem solving customer interaction project management and process development to support the successful implementation of thread rolling processes and tooling solutions across a wide range of industries.

What Youll Do

As part of the Thread Rolling Solutions Team you will help customers improve productivity quality and profitability through optimized thread rolling solutions and innovative manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications and recommend thread rolling solutions tooling and process improvements
• Review customer drawings specifications material requirements and production objectives to develop optimal thread rolling processes
• Develop validate and document thread rolling processes for new and existing applications
• Support customer trials process validation troubleshooting and production implementation activities
• Work hands-on with thread rolling attachments rolls tooling fixtures and manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot customer production issues and provide technical recommendations to improve quality productivity and tool life
• Collaborate closely with engineering manufacturing product development and sales teams to ensure successful execution of customer projects
• Assist in the development testing and commercialization of new thread rolling products technologies and manufacturing solutions
• Prepare quotations technical proposals cost estimates and application recommendations
• Conduct customer training product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Support new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to support installations process optimization training and application development (approximately 5-15%)
• Document application data test results lessons learned and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives

What Were Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
• 3-7 years of experience in applications engineering manufacturing engineering process engineering tooling machining or a related technical role
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

Technical Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T and technical specifications
• Experience with machining metalworking tooling fastening systems or cold-forming processes preferred
• Knowledge of thread rolling processes tooling or precision manufacturing is a plus
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and parametric modeling preferred
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HubSpot and Infor ERP systems preferred

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work effectively with customers suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as required to support customer applications and projects

Why This Role Appeals to Engineers

Hands-On Engineering

Work directly with equipment tooling manufacturing processes and customer applications.

Customer Impact

Help solve real-world manufacturing challenges and deliver measurable improvements in productivity quality and profitability.

Technical Variety

Gain exposure to a diverse range of materials products manufacturing methods equipment and industries.

Innovation

Contribute to the development of next-generation thread rolling technologies tooling and manufacturing solutions.

Career Growth

Expand your expertise in specialized manufacturing technology while taking ownership of meaningful projects with industry-leading customers.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside experienced engineering manufacturing sales and product development professionals in a highly supportive team environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary of $75000 - $105000 based on experience
• Industry-leading medical dental and vision insurance
• Generous employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off program plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Professional development technical training and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team-oriented culture that promotes continuous learning innovation and long-term growth

Join Our Team

If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges working directly with customers and developing innovative thread rolling solutions that drive measurable results wed like to hear from you. Join Brinkman Products and help shape the future of thread rolling technology.

EOE including disability/vets.

Required Experience:

IC