Application Engineer

HGC Industries is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing gaskets, sealing surfaces, and stamping. The Application Engineer works closely with customers and internal teams to develop product design proposals that meet customer performance, quality, cost, and timing requirements.

Requirements

• Lead product development and validation activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements
• Manage APQP processes to ensure product quality and compliance throughout the development cycle
• Conduct and facilitate DFMEA to identify potential design risks and implement corrective measures
• Oversee DVP&R documentation, ensuring product validation meets required specifications.
• Coordinate design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility and innovation
• Develop and review CAD drawings and models to support design and manufacturing processes
• Perform FEA to validate and optimize design performance and integrity
• Supervise prototype builds, ensuring timelines, specifications, and quality standards are met.
• Lead testing activities (DV/PV), validating product design and manufacturability in collaboration with suppliers
• Drive 8D problem-solving efforts, analyzing root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Manage project timelines and schedules, coordinating tasks and resolving issues to meet deadlines
• Liaise with internal teams (Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers) to address development issues
• Provide technical support to customers across all stages of product development, from pre-sourcing to production
• Prepare and present project status reports and technical presentations, summarizing progress and trends for management and stakeholders
• Ensure the completion of design reviews and validation activities according to gated program management processes