Application Engineer – Gas Springs
Since 1934, Stabilus has offered components for diverse applications. We started out as a manufacturer of retrofittable stabilizers for the American automotive industry in 1962 and were the first company in the world to produce gas springs as standard equipment. Since then, we have continued to establish our pioneering role: With a wide range of applications, our unique product range and decades of experience, we are the world's leading manufacturer of solutions based on gas springs, dampers and electromechanical drives.
Job Summary:
This position will be located in Sterling Heights, MI. The Application Engineer will develop application solutions and associated deliverables for meeting customer requirements, market share objectives and profitability goals in the appointed customer base.
Essential Job Functions:
- Technical representative for Stabilus NA Automotive business unit with responsibility to ensure application development deliverables meet or exceed customer and internal requirements.
- Plan and execute application development milestones to develop and supply technical deliverables according to customer and internal timing requirements.
- Introduce fully verified products which were designed for manufacture into the P2 organization.
- Develop application and product solutions in support of new business growth.
- Develop application and product solutions to minimize product cost and maximize profitability.
- Drive improvement to the application development process to maximize organizational efficiency and flexibility.
- Drive improvement to application development methods, standards and analytical tools to ensure accuracy of deliverables.
- Follow the TS16949 procedures in developing and meeting customer deliverable requirements.
- Provide local application/product competitive benchmarking information.
- Resolve technical problems with solutions which address root cause and prevention of reoccurrence.
- Provide launch and manufacturing support to customer assembly facilities.
Education, Training, Certifications:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience:
- 3 years automotive product or application design experience.
- Experience working with a Tier 1 or OEM a plus.
- Demonstrated performance in achieving business objectives while in technical positions.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
- High level of communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Capability with standard engineering tools and process such as DVP&R, FMEA, Statistics, APQP
- Strong academic engineering knowledge especially in the areas of statics, kinematics, dynamics and thermodynamics.
- Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office. CAD and technical software skills are additional assets.
Working Condition:
- Normal office environment with the exception of sporadic testing at extreme conditions, which requires exposure to -30degC and 80degF for limited periods of time.
- Daily travel required to local customers, sporadic out of state travel.
- Physical transport of product for delivery or testing.
Accountability:
- Accountability: Responsible to follow all Stabilus procedures and technical guidelines as well as adhere to customer requirements.
- Impact of Errors: Poor application design or customer coordination can lead to loss of customer confidence, financial burden as well as product liability. Repetitive design changes drive cost associated with disruption to both P1 and P2 processes.
- Confidential Data: Yes. Has knowledge of customer/costing and all of Stabilus’ designs.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Three years of automotive product or application design experience
- Experience working with a Tier 1 supplier or OEM
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with DVP&R, FMEA, statistics, and APQP
- Strong knowledge of statics, kinematics, dynamics, and thermodynamics
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
- CAD and technical software skills
- Ability to travel daily to local customers and occasionally out of state
What We Do
Welcome to the Stabilus Group – your experts for innovative motion control in a multitude of applications and sectors. We love technology and live for change. Today, we can proudly present ourselves as a well-developed and future-oriented company, as an example of driven transformation from component provider to systems provider, and as a global player that stays true to its position and values in matters big and small. Our people make us successful. Our policy conveys a clear pledge to customers and investors: We are on the way to reaching the target of our vision – world market leader in intelligent motion control technology by 2030. Stabilus is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions across a broad spectrum of industries including mobility, industrial machinery, automation, energy, construction, health, recreation and furniture. Stabilus offers reliable and innovative solutions that enable, enhance and automate precise movement, positioning, opening, closing, lifting, lowering and adjusting actions. With its operational headquarters in Koblenz, Germany, the Stabilus Group has a global production and sales network with more than eight thousand employees and reported revenue of €1.3 billion in the 2024 fiscal year. Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is included in the SDAX index. Further information is available at www.stabilus.com .
