Basic Purpose and Objective 

Applications Engineer to design and specify installation systems for mechanically attached fasteners. PROFIL specializes in mechanically attached fasteners (MAF) both in die (Transfer & Progressive) and Manual operations (C- frame & Hand load cell). 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with customer to clarify and document customer system needs: Fastener type, panel info, vehicle platform 

• Assess and document installation feasibility through CAD integration of tooling into panel 

• Specify and document all components needed to meet customer installation requirements 

• Perform tooling design/modifications and document as well as work with Design group for creation of new tools 

• Create budgetary quote based on system specification. Follow up with customer(s) for official quote and receipt of PO.  Determine and document required delivery dates 

• Monitor progress of system components to assure on-time delivery 

• Provide ongoing support for customer production needs. 

• Assist Service Team to diagnose & troubleshoot issues with installation heads, fastener feeders, and electropneumatic kits (in-die & manual operations) 

• Cooperate with team providing feedback for improvement opportunities and lessons learned 

• Work with customer to clarify, document and manage quotes for fasteners 

• Safety: 

• Follow all safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees. 

• Create and maintain a safe work environment; repair and/or report non-conformances to company safety policies and guidelines 

• Perform the necessary safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees 

Work Environment: 

• Air-conditioned office and works in an unairconditioned manufacturing facility 

• Requires travel 25-50% in the surrounding states.  

• Overnight travel may be required 

Physical Demands: 

• Able to sit or stand for 8  - 10 hours a day 

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs