Application Engineer

About the role

Duke Manufacturing is looking for an Application Engineer to join our Engineering team in Sedalia, Missouri.

Job summary

The Application Engineer leads front-end project initiatives for new projects & products, managing them from concept through proposal and handoff. The role involves customer collaboration, conceptual CAD development, cost estimation, and cross-functional coordination to define practical solutions. This engineer translates customer needs into technical concepts, pricing, and scopes for effective delivery. Early-phase product development is supported until full commercialization is handed over to assigned NPD Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to proposal and definition
• Support early-phase, high-risk product development with collaboration, feasibility analysis, and initial scope until NPD Engineering takes over
• Apply suitable technical rigor based on complexity and risk
• Act as the technical liaison for customers, Sales, and internal teams
• Develop cost estimates and proposals for non-standard work
• Coordinate cross-functional input for scope, pricing, and timelines
• Maintain scalable cost models
• Serve as primary contact during front-end project phases
• Align Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Customer Care for execution readiness
• Manage schedules, risks, deliverables, and communicate status to stakeholders
• Oversee multiple projects efficiently
• Use Revit (or similar CAD) for layouts and proposals
• Utilize Epicor ERP for entry, costing, and tracking

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E) or equivalent ABET accredited degree
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience

Work location

Sedalia, MO

Travel

Up to 10% domestic travel to client sites and trade show attendance