Application Engineer (AE Support Engineer)

Job Description – Application Engineer (AE Support Engineer)

Position: AE Support Engineer (Application Engineering Support)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Experience: 3 to 8 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated AE Support Engineer with a strong Mechanical/Automotive Engineering background to support product development, customer application engineering, and powertrain-related projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Product Engineering, DFMEA, APQP, Change Management, CAD Design, BOM Management, Manufacturing Feasibility, and Product Lifecycle Management, with preference given to candidates having exposure to Powertrain Systems, Exhaust Systems, Pistons, Bearings, and Valves.

The role requires close collaboration with design, validation, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful product development and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering & Project Management

• Support end-to-end product development activities from concept through production.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing functions.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones.
• Participate in technical reviews and customer discussions.

Design & Development

• Perform CAD modeling and engineering design activities.
• Create and maintain Engineering BOM (EBOM) and Manufacturing BOM (MBOM).
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and design validation activities.
• Support DVA, DFA, and DFS studies for product optimization.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.

Product Quality & Validation

• Lead or support DFMEA activities and risk assessments.
• Participate in APQP activities and product quality planning.
• Support product validation and engineering sign-off activities.
• Address design concerns and implement corrective actions.

Change Management

• Handle Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and design modifications.
• Ensure proper documentation and implementation of engineering changes.
• Maintain product configuration and revision control through PLM systems.

Manufacturing & Feasibility

• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility for new products and design changes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and cost optimization.
• Support value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.

Powertrain & Exhaust Systems

• Support engineering activities related to:
• Engine Components
• Exhaust Systems
• Powertrain Systems
• Pistons
• Valves
• Bearings
• Work closely with design and validation teams on powertrain applications and vehicle integration activities.

Mandatory Skills

Product Engineering

• Product Development
• Project Management
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• DFMEA
• APQP
• Change Management

Design & Engineering

• CAD Modeling (Creo / CATIA / NX)
• GD&T
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
• DVA / DFA / DFS
• Engineering Drawings
• BOM Creation & Management

Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Feasibility
• Cost-Value Engineering
• Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECO)
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Domain Expertise

• Automotive Engineering
• Powertrain Systems
• Exhaust Systems
• Engine Components
• Pistons
• Bearings
• Valves

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Industrial Engineering