Applications Engineering Manager – Fortune 500 Global Manufacturer

Jun 19

Springfield, MO

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 + 10% Bonus
Relocation: Paid

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of Applications Engineers for a renowned and growing manufacturer with over 70 years of industry excellence. This pivotal role involves managing a team of 5-7 engineers within a $150M division of a $5B+ global diversified manufacturer. The ideal candidate will act as the primary liaison between sales/customers and engineering, driving both existing and new product lines to enhance customer experience and product performance.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Applications Engineering Team, ensuring responsiveness to customer requests.
Customer Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-related issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
Budget Management: Oversee the expense budget for the Applications Engineering Team.
Quality Assurance: Implement corrective actions for customer quality and performance issues.
Business Development: Build business cases for potential new opportunities.
Product Development: Provide input on the development of new products and modifications to existing product lines.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering-related field strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a management role and 5 years in an engineering-related position.
Skills: Strong project management skills are essential.
Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Knowledge of blending, mixing, and extrusion processes is a plus.

About Springfield, MO

Springfield, MO, offers a vibrant community with a rich cultural heritage and a low cost of living. Known for its beautiful parks, excellent schools, and friendly neighborhoods, Springfield provides an ideal setting for both professional growth and personal life.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Diverse Product Suite: Work with an extensive range of products used by diverse end-users globally.
Innovative Environment: Join a company recognized as one of the world’s most innovative.
Career Growth: Enjoy stability with ample opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 1000 company.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from low travel requirements (10% & regional).
Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive pay, bonuses, full benefits, and paid relocation.

Apply Now

If you are a project-oriented professional with a passion for engineering and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in Springfield, MO, and be part of a global leader in manufacturing innovation.

For more information about this position, please email Brian @ greatbaystaffing.com. Be sure to include the job title and location in your inquiry.

Brian Hughes

Brian has considerable experience as a street-smart headhunter, who utilizes technology to achieve high-quality hires in a timely manner. While leveraging his deep network of contacts and resources across the nation, he is a power user of the telephone, his proprietary database, social media, job board resume databases, and internet search queries to attract top talent for his clients.

Working in the staffing marketplace since 1997, Brian founded Great Bay Staffing LLC in 2008, bringing a fresh approach to the business of matching successful companies with quality people. His success as a recruiter includes previously working for large national firms where he achieved million dollar sales marks supplying candidates to Fortune 100 clients.

Brian is proud to say that clients and candidates find his professional, personal, and relaxed approach refreshing. Many of his new business relationships are generated from his referrals.

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