Application Engineer

Work Schedule:

of a project, process, or program. The majority of time is spent overseeing technical design, implementation, or delivery of projects, processes, or programs using technical skills acquired through advanced education or equivalent work experience.

This job family is responsible for the engineering and technical operations of the organization and managing or performing research and development. Activities include undertaking research, design, and development activities to improve the organization’s products and services; designing, constructing, testing, and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met in production processes; interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications; developing and testing theories on the properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions; and scientific research or quality testing in a laboratory environment.

Positions in this sub-family plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met and compliance with engineering specifications. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product, system, and documentation such as drawings, test specifications, manuals, etc. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with other departments. Compiles release packages ensuring all documentation is present. Maintains audit trails. Researches and resolves inconsistencies with design, production, material, or program office. Positions may have the role of technical writer, document control specialist, or parts-list coordinator.

Overview: Individual contributor that works under moderate supervision. Applies practical knowledge of job and subject area. Has solid knowledge of theories, policies, products, and/or procedures. Knowledge base is expanding through work experiences.

Purpose: Achieves operational targets with direct impact on results of job area. Contributes results on larger, moderately complex projects, processes, or programs.

Qualifications/ Experience: Work requires a solid understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts. This knowledge is typically acquired through advanced education combined with prior relevant experience.

Problem Solving: Problems and issues faced are complicated, but typically are not complex. Determining solutions may require the understanding of broader sets of issues and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. Makes improvements to processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the area of responsibility.

Management & Supervision: Works independently with general supervision. Work is generally reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and accuracy.