Relyans MAX · 10 hours ago
Application Engineer
Rochester Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRelyans MAX is a company focused on providing advanced engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Sr. Application Engineer to drive strategic customer relationships and deliver expert-level application engineering support. The role involves leading technical discussions, managing customer programs, and influencing design decisions while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
Consumer Goods
Hiring Manager
Heather Dinverno
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert for fastener applications, joint design, and advanced fastening technologies
Lead complex technical discussions to define customer requirements, resolve application challenges, and influence future fastening strategies
Develop and deliver high-impact technical presentations, design concepts, and value-engineering initiatives that drive cost, performance, and quality improvements
Provide expert guidance to customers on fastener selection, print reviews, and application-specific design
Own and grow long-term strategic relationships across engineering, purchasing, quality, program management, and plant leadership
Lead all commercial activities including RFQs, pricing strategy, negotiations, contract alignment, order intake, cost recovery, and margin expansion initiatives
Develop and execute multi-year account strategies to secure new programs, expand product penetration, and strengthen Relyans’ technical and commercial position
Act as the primary escalation point for critical customer issues, leading cross-functional teams to ensure rapid and effective resolution
Influence customer sourcing and design decisions by positioning Relyans as a preferred technical partner
Provide leadership across all phases of major customer programs, from early concept through PPAP and production launch
Partner with internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and quality teams to ensure feasibility, cost competitiveness, PPAP readiness, and on-time delivery
Proactively manage customer program timing, engineering changes, commercial impacts, and launch risks
Support complex PPAP activities and customer approvals for new and modified products
Provide strategic insight and regular updates on customer activity, including RFQs, order intake, program status, competitive activity, and fastening technology trends
Translate customer needs and market trends into actionable input for product development, capital planning, and technology investment decisions
Deliver accurate forecasting and customer updates
Represent the organization at key customer meetings, industry events, trade shows, and technical forums
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/science discipline required
5+ years of experience in Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or customer-facing commercial engineering roles within automotive or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated success leading complex RFQs, pricing negotiations, and long-term account strategies
Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical decision-makers
Proven ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Preferred
advanced degree
Technical knowledge of cold forming, mechanical joint design, automotive chassis systems, or EV platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); CRM experience
Company
Relyans MAX
At Relyans Max, we deliver precision-engineered fastening solutions that drive safety, performance and reliability across industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase