Now Hiring - Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG - Applications Engineer in Brooklyn Park, MN

Full description of the position

Use your engineering degree to work directly with our clients! Hands on support of large client accounts.**
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the identification of application issues and cost reduction opportunities to help us meet our customers’ Value-Added/Value-Engineered cost savings initiatives.

• Consult on the proper application of products and solutions, assist in the development of new business, support sales, and provide product demonstrations.

• Analysis and troubleshooting of fastener and assembly related applications.

• Assist Quality department in the analysis of failure modes of fasteners and related components.

• Facilitate training seminars for intercompany and customer knowledge sharing events.

• Ability to identify and solve cost reduction opportunities resulting in lower overall cost to customers.

• Acts as the key technical advisor and resources for various internal departments.

• Assist with the sales process through regularly scheduled customer visits and new customer presentations.

• Contribute to the improvement of the sales team and promote teamwork throughout the organization. Provide technical support to all internal departments.

• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Four year degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

• Experience with fastener related products/applications a considerable plus.

• Experience in industrial sales a plus.

• Experience in manufacturing environments a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively relay information to the customer and coordinate with business partners.

• Time management skills and personal responsibility to ensure productivity in a self-directed working environment.

• Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, or other CAD software experience a plus

• Sales and customer service (internal/external) focus.

• Understands big picture company goals and how they are supported by individual success.

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm. Strong orientation towards teamwork, and flexibility towards changing business needs.

• Strong work ethic and drive for success.

• Good judgement, decision making and problem solving skills

• Regular travel is required - Ability to maintain a valid drivers’ license and clean driving record

• Must occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 25 lbs.

• Ability & Willingness to travel (30%)

WHY Würth:

• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits for Full-time Employees & their Families!

• Paid Time Off – start accruing on day one!

• Paid Holidays

• 401(K) with Company Match

• Free Life Insurance

• Partner Discounts (Ford, Verizon, Harley Davidson and more!)

Würth Industry North America Key facts:

• 110+ locations across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• More than 2,600 employees

• More than 420,000 standard parts

• Part of the Würth Group, $15B+, which operates over 400 companies in more than 80 countries and has more than 79,000 employees

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  Location: Brooklyn Park,Minnesota,55445,United States, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

  Job Type: Full-time