Application Engineer

Position Overview:

Responsible for confirmation of Fleet, Truck Pool and other installed orders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compare accuracy of quote to customer specification.
• Compare customer purchase order to quote.
• Review of product compatibility including but not limited to: body to chassis, mounting kits and harnesses, optional components, auxiliary equipment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Chassis ordering guides and chassis options.
• Review installation codes ensuring that all loose parts have mounting location specified and verifying that the codes have respective time and material.
• Establish new parts & part numbers for auxiliary equipment.
• Review of discrepancies/warranty issues from previous orders.
• Verify shipping process and compatibility.
  • Verify ship-thru parameters
• Submit quote revisions and ensure that they are done correctly.
• Review conformity to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
  • Lighting requirements
  • Weight limitations & certifications
  • Rear impact requirements
  • Camera compliance
• Assists Drafters in completion of preliminary approval drawings. Review drawings for accuracy.
• Attend IPO discrepancy meetings when requested.
• Attend design and installation review meetings when requested.
• Serve as backup support to other Application Engineering positions as needed.
• Performs other duties, assignments and special projects that may be required from time to time.
  • User guides
  • Product cheat sheets
• Provide technical support to Fleet Account Managers, Pricing Services, Truck Pool, and Installation Centers.
• Ability to develop extensive Knapheide product knowledge as well as knowledge of auxiliary equipment installed on any customer's vehicles.

Position Requirements:

BSME or BSAE or equivalent design and/or engineering experience preferred. Must have strong PC skills and experience with 3D-CAD and Microsoft Office products. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to interface directly with suppliers and internal resources.

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

Normal standing, bending, walking, lifting in an office environment. Ability to verbally communicate with individuals. Must be able to sit and work at a computer multiple continuous hours per day.

Current Openings for Application Engineer Jobs at Knapheide Manufacturing