Senior Application Engineer Job at Doherty | The Employment Experts, Linden, NJ

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  • Doherty | The Employment Experts
  • Linden, NJ

Job Description

Are you a self-driven, process-oriented Applications Engineer with hands-on experience in building and refining Bills of Materials (BOM)? We’re seeking a talented engineer near Linden, NJ, offering a starting salary between $80K- $100K. This role is part of an exciting initiative to enhance quoting accuracy, streamline manufacturing workflows, and elevate our engineering capabilities.

What you will do:

  • Review customer prints and RFQs to assess manufacturability and develop cost estimates.
  • Create and maintain accurate single- and multi-level BOMs.
  • Develop pricing outlines, including material, labor, and outsourced costs; flag risks or uncertainties.
  • Participate in Contract Review Team meetings to evaluate job feasibility.
  • Define technical specs and process steps for first-time jobs.
  • Mentor and support BOM writers and junior application engineers.
  • Collaborate with quoting, engineering, quality, and customer service teams to complete accurate quotes.
  • Recommend updates to routers and pricing based on changes in product scope or cost drivers.
  • Assist in improving workflow and cost efficiency through lean and process improvement efforts.
  • Update and maintain historical quote data for accuracy and profitability.
  • Communicate technical details clearly to internal teams.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment—preferably aerospace, automotive, or pharma
  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative without heavy oversight
  • Strong understanding of BOM structure, manufacturing processes, and quoting logic
  • ERP experience a plus
  • Process creation and documentation skills are a must
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is beneficial

Benefits:

  • Growth opportunities into supervision or advanced engineering positions as the department expands.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, 401 (k) with company match, paid holidays, and PTO.

For questions or details about the Applications Engineer role, please call/text Leslie at 952-818-3275 or email Lvoit@doherty.com.

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