Project Application Engineer

Company Overview

Axis-Tec, founded in 2004, specializes in industrial automation and manufacturing assembly. It delivers precision engineering solutions using advanced technologies to design and machine complex components for electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, and oil & gas industries worldwide.

Job Summary

Lead cross-functional teams to manage new product introduction projects, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, and timely delivery of products.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new product introduction projects on schedule and within scope
• Collaborate with R&D and Design Engineers to review product designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) to optimize production processes
• Define and manage project timelines, deliverables, and milestones using project management tools to ensure project progress
• Verify accuracy and completeness of product BOMs, routings, and process documentation to support manufacturing readiness
• Coordinate with internal engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve technical and process issues efficiently
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and support On-Site Buyoff (SAT) at customer locations to validate product compliance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customer engineers to serve as the technical interface for issue resolution
• Track project milestones, report progress regularly, and escalate issues to stakeholders to maintain transparency
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and improve quality

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical application engineering, design, or technical support
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (2D/3D), schematics, and technical specifications
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve project goals
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills to manage complex projects effectively