Applications Engineer

Company:  Gardner Denver Nash, LLC

Today, Gardner Denver, Inc. is a recognized international leader, providing compressed air and gas, vacuum and fluid transfer technologies to industries across the globe. 

· Our flexibility worldwide allows us to target fast growing market niches within the industrial, environmental, service, and energy sectors. 

· Our vision and market leadership continues to provide the strong results valued by our customers, distributors, suppliers and employees. 

· Our commitment to international presence and strength assures our customers Gardner Denver is here today . . . and we’ll be here tomorrow.

Gardner Denver Nash’s Engineered Products Division, in Houston, TX, provides improved global service and technical support for NASH liquid ring vacuum pumps, compressors and engineered systems through our technical centers, manufacturing plants and service centers strategically located around the world. 

We continue to seek dedicated and enthusiastic talent, who can help us transform our vision into reality.

If you are looking for a career with:challenging and rewarding assignmentsa respected leader in the marketplaceopportunities to make an immediate impacta dynamic growing company

Then, check out this employment opportunity!

 

Applications Engineer

 

Position Summary

Define, evaluate and prepare engineering standards, scope of work, design and materials and equipment of small to large-scale projects related to mechanical, machinery and/or instruments.  Monitor and supervise construction or installation activities on behalf of the company/customer and determine manpower requirements.

 

Essential FunctionsInterpret order requirements to coordinate assignments and establish accountabilities for Engineering, Materials, Quality Assurance, Credit, Procurement, Production, Shipping, Service and market team support staff as appropriate during the planning meetings. Review customer purchase order amendments and/or additions and discuss with appropriate department. Work with Materials to revise assembly and parts lists drawings to correspond to changes made to detail drawings and bills of materials. Respond to customer requests for assistance or complaints and/or take corrective action as required.Partner with the Engineering Department to assemble a full range of layout assembly and detail drawings. Prepare and forward preliminary bills of material as well as revised submittals to the customer for approval. Monitor the progress of project equipment through design and build process and resolve any issues impacting progress.Monitor project costs and/or adjustments, paying attention to the original margins set and advise management when deviations occur.Develop project time estimates and product cost comparisons and select materials, commercial parts and technical data.May oversee production processes, suggesting changes in working methods or sequences in order to improve efficiencies of project timelines.Coordinate and maintain all Engineering documents and design change information at the facility.Investigate and keep management informed of problems in shipping projects in compliance with customer’s target receipt date.Monitor and assist in the installation process at the customer site, coordinating efforts of any external or customer staff. Insure equipment and machinery are working appropriately.



Candidate QualificationsBachelor’s in Engineering (or international equivalent). Proficient in appropriate computer software necessary to successfully navigate the job (i.e. CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, etc)Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably one handling ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Project management experience needed; ability to interface with all levels of engineering, procurement, shipping, production, etc. Demonstrated ability to develop excellent working relationships with customers. Excellent communication skills necessary.

Benefits

Gardner Denver offers an attractive compensation package, including a matching 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive set of benefits.  Employees can participate in medical and dental health care plans. The company also provides life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability insurances.

 

Resumes must include salary information to be considered.  Only candidates, who meet the position requirements, will be contacted. No agencies.

 

Reply to:  hr.trumbull@gardnerdenver.com

Use code AE-HOU in the subject line of the email.

 

Gardner Denver, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer