Job Summary
Under the direction of the Sales Manager - Automotive, the Product Application Engineer is responsible for product recommendation and support for our fastener product line.

Essential Functions:

• Technical expert for fastener product selection and recommendation for customers, which will lead to maximizing fastener content on vehicle platforms.
• Ability to review customer drawings, 3D models, and specifications to determine ideal product recommendations.
• Using market intelligence, work closely with product management to determine fastener product gaps and propose new products to fill the gaps.
• Provide fastener product training for customers and sales teams.
• Key contributor to fastener product specification materials, including literature, line cards, microsite applications, and sample boards.
• Complete understanding of competitor fastener product offerings.
• Work with product management teams to identify product solutions and gaps in our product portfolio. Communicate end user needs to product management.
• Collaborate with HT global division companies to ensure we are supporting the global strategy.
• Prepare formal customer proposals on large-scale program opportunities (competitor replacements, new platforms)
• Ability to develop models and new concepts using 3D CAD software (CATIA)
• Ability to work with customers and their 3D environment to recommend solutions.
• Conduct customer site visits.
• Support Team members to locate product information and understand HT terminology and processes.

Other Functions

• Attend industry trade shows and customer events to assist with product recommendations.
• Communicate with the Program Planning Analyst on large-volume future part opportunities.

Success in this role will require:

• Understand product pricing and positioning to determine the best option to meet customer needs and maximize HellermannTyton's revenue and profitability.
• Work with new and current part product management to proactively understand the product portfolio.
• Technical aptitude to analyze customer needs and translate them into viable alternatives.
• Ability to articulate optimal solutions to customers in a convincing manner.
• Vehicle platform-oriented focus.
• Effective time management of key projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree
• Engineering degree preferred or application engineering experience.
• Fastener manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in a related role.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance.
• Familiarity with CATIA software
• Location in SE Michigan

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By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

• 26400 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48033, USA