Job description

Who is Sur-Seal, and why choose us?

At Sur-Seal, we simplify engineering and supply chain to solve our customers’ sealing challenges. For over 50 years we’ve been designing, sourcing and manufacturing custom sealing products for OEM customers across multiple industries. We embrace the idea that each customer challenge is unique and pride ourselves on helping them find the right, unique solution. Our customers value our expertise in global sourcing, supply chain, sealing engineering, and precise manufacturing. We earn our customers’ loyalty because we are reliable and responsive to their needs. We have a formula that works, and our growth is accelerating.

People are at the center of all we do. Awarded one of "The Best Places to Work in Cincinnati" for 4 consecutive years, Sur-Seal puts people first with a fun and engaging environment. We are a fast-growing company with a family-oriented feel. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Your growth and professional development are as important to us as it is to you. Looking forward, we anticipate many opportunities for job expansion and promotion created by our accelerating growth rates. We seek talented, inspired individuals who share our values and understand that leadership is a quality, not a title. If you would like to be a part of this great team, please read on.

What is the Applications Engineer role at Sur-Seal?

Solutions Engineers provide solutions to customers’ pain points related to design, materials, and costs that lead to new business opportunities and improved win rate.

Sur-Seal Applications Engineer Accountabilities:

· Work closely with Outside Sales, Customers, and Estimators to understand the requirements for new opportunities and provide solutions related to materials, process, and product design

· Specify materials to be sourced per print specifications, application requirements, or physical samples and leverage material equivalents and alternatives that give the organization a competitive advantage

· Create or modify 2D/3D models in Solid Edge/Solid Works to provide solutions to customers and win opportunities

· Work cross-functionally to facilitate solution development and drive cost out of products and processes

· Become the subject matter expert of unique Sur-Seal materials to assist estimators/sales in new opportunities

· Work with key suppliers to understand relevant product lines and new technology being offered that will create new opportunities with customers

· Plan and execute “Lunch and Learns” for key customers to drive new opportunities

· Provide technical solutions to help solve external and internal customer pain points in design, quality, and production

· Prepare and review prototypes prior to sending them to customers and initiate ECNs once approved

· Work on multiple projects and solutions engineering requests simultaneously

· Must be willing to travel to customers/suppliers up to 15% of time

· Complete all other duties as assigned by management

Essential Skills and Competencies:

· Communicating effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization

· Perform advanced calculations related to material yields, labor rates, and gross margin and apply those calculations to if/then scenarios to determine the best course of action on new and existing opportunities.

· Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The ideal candidate for the Applications Engineer role at Sur-Seal has the following:

· Must have a BS degree in Engineering

· Experience interacting with OEM customers and building relationships both internally and externally

· Experience reviewing and creating technical drawings in Solid Works or Solid Edge

· Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

· Experience with ERP systems, Epicor preferred.

The Compensation package for the Applications Engineer position includes:

· Competitive base salary with variable compensation components

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· 401K matching program

· Hybrid Onsite/Remote work environment

Sur-Seal reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistent with the job classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45248: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• ERP: 2 years (Preferred)
• polymers: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45248

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