Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 21 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.
Position Overview:
Under direction of the Director of Engineering, the Sales Application Engineer will provide technical product design and integration of products to meet customer requirements. This position will work closely with Nelson account managers, manufacturing engineers at the plants and the customer engineering team to develop workable manufactural solutions and troubleshoot issues.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties:
Work closely with account management/customers to develop a workable fluid flow system layout and to identify and resolve system-level issues. Act as engineering face to customer
Design and integrate Exhaust products/systems for on highway and off highway markets to meet customer requirements
Generate/maintain detailed models of designs and system level Bill of Materials
Generate specifications for product (2D prints, Engineering specifications, etc.)
Initiate and coordinate the technical support work (including mechanical design, FEA and CFD analyses, acoustical, flow and vibration testing, drafting, prototypes, etc.) required to develop system components against technical profile deliverables
Work closely with manufacturing personnel to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost reduction
Ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) is implemented in development of design (DQR, DVA, Design Reviews, etc.)
Maintain and manage project schedules
Travel to customer and supplier sites as necessary, perform on-site testing, and present our technology
Review/Approve/Process Customer Print Conformance
Travel Required: 10-25 %
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent educational degree is required.
Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics required
0 to 5 years of experience related to product design using solid modeling tools (Inventor preferred)
Preferred Experience:
Basic understanding of acoustics
Basic knowledge of vehicle chassis systems
Basic knowledge of exhaust components/aftertreatment
Six Sigma knowledge / skills
Basic knowledge of .NET programing
Skills & Abilities:
CAD modeling/Print creation
Project management skills
Independent, motivated, customer-focused
Excellent problem-solving skills
Solid communication skills, written and oral
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to work in cross functional team environment
Good computer skills with Office applications
Nelson Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.