Applications Engineering

Job Title:

Applications Engineer Job Description The Applications Engineer will play a crucial role in collaborating with customers, suppliers, and purchasing teams to ensure the continuity of production. This role focuses on engineering development aimed at product improvement and cost reduction. The engineer will work cross-functionally to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet quality and functional requirements. Responsibilities Design and engineer new or revised applications of hydraulic brake boosters, associated brake master cylinders, disc brake calipers, and driveline park brakes. Conduct engineering development for ongoing product improvement and cost reduction. Provide technical definitions for cost studies. Support manufacturing processes. Perform dimensional stack-ups to ensure compliance with design guidelines. Create development plans and DFMEAs for assemblies and components. Direct designers in packaging studies and detailing drawings. Check and approve drawings before release. Coordinate engineering design changes and releases of prints and BOMs using the drawing change system. Review, write, and revise test specifications related to product requirements and testing. Direct technicians in development and product validation testing for new or revised designs. Document test results and analysis in formal test reports. Interface with customers and sales to ensure compliance with customer requirements and needs. Assist customers in compliance with government brake regulations. Conduct root cause analysis on product defects attributable to design. Provide quality support through production validation, annual certification, and Z-audit testing. Assist with root cause investigations for warranty support. Essential Skills Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BSME preferred). 5+ years of experience as an engineer within the automotive industry. Strong understanding of automotive customer approvals, DFMEAs, and IATF standards. CAD experience with NX software. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working at an OEM supplier Brake experience Work Environment The Applications Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and work within a team of three other engineers. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, production, testing labs, quality, and warranty teams. The position requires working 40-45 hours per week. The location specializes in manufacturing automotive brake components and offers a smaller team environment that fosters skill development and growth opportunities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Joseph, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $48.08/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in St.

Joseph,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.