Associate Product Engineer

Associate Product Engineer

Company Background

• Compass Systems & Sales, LLC is an industry leading provider of highly engineered, fully integrated, turnkey, automated conveyance solutions.

• Compass Systems' customized solutions are used to automate and efficiently convey materials and by-products (scrap) across a demanding set of manufacturing environments.

• Turnkey business model seamlessly integrates the design, fabrication, installation, and aftermarket service and support of its material handling systems.

• Compass Systems' automated conveyance systems are relied upon by leading global customers within the automotive; pulp, paper, agriculture, heavy manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, material converting and other attractive end markets

Role specification

• This person will be primarily responsible for providing technical support in the form of system design and generating project quotations for our sales representatives, external customers, and sales staff.

• This is a full-time role.

• This role will work out of the Compass Systems Headquarters in Barberton, OH.

The Associate Application Engineer will also:

• Understand Internal/External Customer Needs: A primary goal of the Associate Application Engineer is to fully understand the external customer's needs/drivers and develop solutions for them that meet their needs and also align with internal goals. Internal customers include sales engineers, service engineering, marketing, product management and manufacturing. External customers are those served directly by Compass' products and services.

• Application Modeling/Identification of Solutions: Perform studies and analyses covering a broad spectrum of complex applications and assemble comprehensive customer proposals. Model the key attributes of the applications through analytical and empirical analysis. Selection of existing bearings and components and when appropriate lead the processing of new product/process requests and/or new product development projects. Review and ensure the systems surrounding the components will provide the intended system performance, covering such areas as lubrication, assembly, and many others.

• Assessment: Compare all potential solutions for manufacturability, cost profile, and other attributes relevant to the customer and to Compass. This includes the application of existing Compass offerings as well as developing new, highly innovative products. When appropriate, initiate new designs and provide key dimensional analysis and performance criteria for the development of new system components. Present the optimal solution to internal and external customers.

• Customer Support: Provide on-going technical assistance to the customer during the various product cycle phases; concept design, development, launch and service life. Technical assistance includes intercompany/customer location travel and ability to present these complex solutions "face to face" with the customer.

• Written and Verbal Communication: Perform at a professional level using excellent verbal and written communication both within Compass and with external customers, including participation in technical reviews. Must have the ability to convey technical solutions clearly through phone calls, emails and reports.

Who are We Seeking?

• Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university

• 2 or more years of related experience

• A combination of education & experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment / self-starter

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Project management and analytical skills

• A strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and calculations

• Knowledge of pneumatics, including volumetric flow rate and pressure, is helpful

• Requires knowledge of systems and software necessary to perform job function such as JobBoss(ERP System), MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Preferred

• Automotive and/or Paper Industry experience

• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to read engineering prints

• Experience with Pneumatic & Mechanical conveyors, Fans and Pressure Blowers, Diverters and Loadout Systems, Dust Collection Systems, Balers

Why a Career with Compass

• Growing organization

• Cutting edge technology

• Collaborative work environment

• Benefits include PTO / Medical / Dental / Vision / 401k / Education Reimbursement

• 9/80 Work week (every other Friday off)

• Compass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer