Application Engineer

Driven by Possibility

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting sales team in terms of technical aspect of Power Transmission business development and performance of all sales activities for the Industrial market in North market. He shall promote the company's products & shall be a representative of the company in the assigned region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

1. Accountable for managing application engineering tasks focused on meeting quote service levels and sample submission service levels. 
2. Working on translating Customers Enquiries, Drawings, Specifications to Gates Parts and build BOMs.
3. To coordinate with Manufacturing and build sample as per customer requirements.
4. Spearhead OEM  / Distributor / aftermarket customers and other prospective customer calls on product or application engineering and specifications support i.e. right product selection for hydraulic and industrial applications
5. Conduct fitment trial on customer's machine and circulate report. Identify VA/VE opportunities and cost reduction ideas to provide optimized solutions with existing / New products.
6. To support overall commercial objectives by developing strong engineering relationships with engineers within assigned key customers. 
7. Conduct technical seminar at customer 
8. To provide inputs to technical / product development in developing new products / assemblies to meet specific customer performance requirements.
9. New product development time plan finalization and co-ordination for execution with customer and Internal team till PPAP

REPORTING: The incumbent reports to NSM Sales and support him in all day to day operations to achieve the business objectives of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

* B tech - Mechanical engineering with Min. 5 year expectance and experience in similar industry

* Minimum of 5 years of experience.

* Strong communication and organizational skills.

* Strong experience as application engineering expert in manufacturing.

REQUIRED SKILLS:  

• Leader in customer service - professional approach to internal/ external clients
• Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrates effective time management skills
• Excellent business ethics and integrity
• Strong team player, proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships.
• Self-directed and motivated with insight and ideas to motivate sales teams
• Strong Communication skills including Presentation & Negotiation skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Fair amount (approx. 40 ~ 50%) of domestic travel is required.