Applications Engineer

Location: Nhon Trach, Dong Nai

Report to: Engineering Manager

1. Role Overview

The Applications Engineer bridges customer requirements and engineering execution, supporting composite product development from concept to production, ensuring feasibility, quality, and performance.

2. Key Responsibilities

Customer & Technical Interface

• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements
• Translate requirements into engineering specs, drawings, and solutions
• Support technical discussions and design reviews

Application Development

• Develop product concepts using CAD & FEA
• Support DFM, material selection, tolerance analysis
• Participate in prototype builds and validation testing

NPI (New Product Introduction)

• Support StageGate process and engineering deliverables
• Lead trials and prepare production documentation
• Assist pilot runs and production ramp-up

Tooling & Design Collaboration

• Collaborate with tooling teams to optimize manufacturability
• Review tooling designs and support qualification

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain
• Support root cause analysis and customer issue resolution

Documentation & Improvement

• Maintain technical documentation and reports
• Suggest improvements for performance and cost efficiency
• Stay updated on composite technologies

3. Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Materials / Aerospace Engineering

Experience

• 0–3 years in applications / product / manufacturing engineering

Technical Skills

• CAD: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX
• FEA knowledge
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerances, materials

Soft Skills

• Strong communication & customer-facing ability
• Analytical mindset
• Hands-on, willing to work on shop floor

Other

• Willing to travel (~25%)
• English required (Chinese is a plus)