Application Engineer

This role is responsible for the design, development, validation, and ongoing support of automotive brake system components, including hydraulic brake boosters, master cylinders, disc brake calipers, and driveline park brakes.

The engineer leads new and revised product designs from concept through production, with a strong focus on performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, and regulatory compliance. This includes creating development plans and DFMEAs, performing dimensional stack‑ups, directing designers and technicians, and approving engineering drawings, BOMs, and design changes.

The position works closely with cross‑functional teams—manufacturing, quality, suppliers, sales, and customers—to ensure designs meet functional requirements and can be produced reliably at scale. Responsibilities also include developing and revising test specifications, overseeing prototype builds and validation testing, documenting results, and supporting production launch activities.

This role provides ongoing manufacturing, quality, and warranty support, including root cause analysis of design‑related issues, production validation, audit testing, and customer field concerns. The engineer also interfaces directly with customers to ensure product designs meet customer expectations and applicable government brake regulations, while developing subject‑matter expertise in brake system performance (including pedal feel) to support application and specification decisions.

Pay Range: $45-60/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave.

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (most relevant: mechanical engineering)
• 5+ years of experience in relevant engineering roles
• Experience in the design, testing, and release of product
• Experience interfacing with customers/suppliers

• Experience with GD&T
• Experience with brake products
• Familiarity with CAD (most relevant: Teamcenter NX)
• IATF 16949 knowledge (engineering quality requirements

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.