CNC Applications Engineer

Jergens is seeking a CNC Applications Engineer in Cleveland, OH to provide technical support and customer-facing engineering assistance. The role supports manufacturing readiness, product feasibility, and continuous improvement across quality, cost, and efficiency requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ensure operations, equipment, processes, and procedures are in place to produce and assemble products that meet quality, cost, and efficiency requirements.
• Act as a technical representative of the company by maintaining effective customer relationships and delivering solutions for technical needs.
• Review customer and applicable drawings to determine requirements and/or product feasibility.
• Select appropriate design concepts and fundamental technology for new products and improvements to existing products.
• Troubleshoot production problems and implement corrective actions.
• Define and solve manufacturing and design issues, including implementing cost reduction ideas and redesigning processes for improved efficiency.
• Partner with the quality function to identify problem areas and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with purchasing on vendor quality management.
• Review test methodology and support data analysis.
• Lead value engineering projects and provide technical support to manufacturing cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of changes in customer technical needs and relevant industry trends.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and reports as required, while ensuring compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work with sourcing to procure raw materials and purchased components needed to complete projects.
• Assist sales and manufacturing with generating quotes for custom items.
• Support sales with scope of work documentation for custom projects.
• Support sales efforts for tradeshows and industry events.
• Use 3D CAD software to create models, assemblies, and 2D detailed drawings as required.
• Perform data entry in the ERP system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in a precision assembly and manufacturing operation.
• Hands-on experience designing efficient work cells and product assembly workflows for multi-item product lines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and blueprints.
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to communicate, build relationships, present ideas, and partner internally to meet customer needs.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with company systems, including SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management for prioritizing and addressing multiple, sometimes conflicting demands.
• High energy and a sense of urgency in responding to customer needs.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and commitment to company values.
• Attention to detail in maintaining required records and reports.
• Strong understanding of GD&T as it relates to functional designs and detailed drawings.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software for stress analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• P/E certification.

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD software
• 2D detailed drawings
• ERP System
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
• GD&T

Compensation and Location

Salary: USD 75,000 - 100,000 per year.

Work location: In person, Cleveland, OH.

Reporting and Benefits

Reporting to: Engineering Manager.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan with profit sharing
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as company-paid life insurance and disability
• Competitive compensation
• Fun staff events and activities
• Paid vacation time starting at 13 days
• 11 paid holidays