Applications Engineer Manager

Company: Midwest Engineered Systems Inc.
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Midwest Engineered Systems Inc. (MWES), an innovator and leader in complex systems integration, has been providing custom design and automation solutions for over 25 years. A company dedicated to customer satisfaction and successful solutions, MWES continues to expand its capabilities and has become a valued supplier to many loyal customers. MWES technical expertise includes a vast knowledge base serving customers in many industries.
MWES, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is currently recruiting for an APPLICATIONS ENGINEER MANAGER. This is a full time, direct hire position. MWES offers competitive wages and a complete benefit package.
Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in a related field, such as electronics, robot or automation technology and 10 years of experience; or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5 years of experience. This person should also have experience using or applying various industrial or automation equipment, such as robots, electric motors, servo motors, conveyors, PLC's and related control systems, specialty machines, gear boxes, pneumatics, bearings, etc. Previous management experience is required.
SUMMARYUnder supervision of the VP Sales & Marketing, the Applications Engineering (AE) Manager directs, coordinates, and supervises the application engineering department activities for the sale of services offered by MWES. The AE Manager works with Sales Engineers and other engineering departments to make certain that design will meet customer application requirements and ensure accurate quotations are provided to customer by Sales Engineer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPSONSIBILITIESThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Supervise the daily operations of the Application Engineering department. Assign work to meet deadlines and evaluate progress of AE department workload.
• Establishes and maintains a quote request log and prioritizes utilization of internal resources required to execute a project quote/estimate.
• Works with Sales Engineers, customers, and internal resources to define a solution for the project being proposed.
• Conducts research on the design and development of quotes and estimates utilizing the latest trends and technologies.
• Works with internal resources to put together concept drawings required for the proposal.
• Working with the Sales Engineer and other required resources, creates the quote document for the customer.
• Will be assigned customers to support directly (ie: that are not assigned to a Sales Engineer).
• Recommends changes in procedures, design or equipment where necessary
• At the kickoff of the project, ensures that the project team is provided with the information they need to successfully execute the project (based on the quote and estimate)
• Assist with detailed design engineering
• Assist in expanding the current customer base and marketing efforts
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Complete all necessary Project Development paperwork and produce meaningful project control documentation.
• Travels as required to complete project tasks.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  SUPERVIOSRY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Directly supervise employees in the applications engineering department.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities including, interviewing, assisting with hiring decision, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    --- HELPFUL EXPERIENCE
    • Experience developing price estimates or proposals for mechanical or electrical automation equipment.
    • Experience developing technical documents describing mechanical systems, how they function, and what components are used to construct them.
    • Proficiency with producing 2D or 3D CAD files using software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks.
    • Project Management experience.
      

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