Field Fastener

Field Fastener

Application Engineer

Machesney Park, IL · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$85kDetected 63 days ago
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About the role

  • We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan.
  • For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners.
  • By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun!

Responsibilities

  • Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support.
  • Provide technical recommendations that support cost reduction, design improvement, quality enhancement, part consolidation, standardization, manufacturability, and product performance.
  • Use hands-on engineering methods, testing equipment, samples, machining resources, and application reviews to investigate issues, validate solutions, and support customer decisions.
  • Support line reviews, customer visits, product investigations, VA/VE activities, supplier discussions, and implementation of approved engineering recommendations.

Requirements

  • Some overnight travel may be required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, technical support, application engineering, product engineering, quality engineering, or related technical role.

Skills

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
  • Practical mechanical aptitude with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to problem solving.
  • Experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of fasteners, fastener manufacturing, or fastening applications.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Prior leadership, supervisory, project leadership, or technical mentoring experience.

Compensation

  • Starting Salary $65,000-$85,000
  • For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners.

Benefits

  • All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more!

Company info

  • For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video.
  • This position evaluates fastening applications, recommends technical solutions, supports cost-savings opportunities, validates product performance, and becomes a trusted technical resource for both customers and internal teams.
  • This role solves real manufacturing and fastening challenges with customers.
  • Partner with customers, sales, suppliers, quality, operations, and engineering team members to solve fastening, assembly, product, and application challenges.
  • Develop and deliver clear technical presentations, reports, findings, and recommendations for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Build trusted relationships by providing accurate, timely, and practical technical support to customers, suppliers, and FIELD team members.

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