Applications Engineering Lead (Finance)

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility:

Within these companies, our Applications Engineers are bringing expertise in the newest technology in machines, cutting tools, programming software. We need your validated experience to bring innovative ideas to our customers. Morris is looking for the brightest machinists and programmers to offer the best training, problem solving, customer support and solutions that are unmatched by our competitors. The Applications Engineer Lead position will oversee the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions tailored to customer needs and internal business requirements. This role combines strong engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of application engineers and collaborating cross-functionally with product management and sales.

What You Will Contribute:

• Lead and mentor a team of applications engineers, providing technical direction and career development support
• Act as the primary technical liaison between customers, product teams and engineering
• Drive the development and deployment of application solutions, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards
• Translate complex customer requirements into detailed technical solutions and turnkey proposals
• Collaborate with the sales team during pre-sales engagements to deliver product demos, technical presentations, and feasibility assessments
• Develop and maintain documentation, including design specs, users guides, and training materials
• Identify process improvements, tool enhancements, and automation opportunities to increase team efficiency
• Stay current with emgerging technologies and industry trends to recommend product or process upgrades
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality
• Support post-deployment troubleshooting and serve as an escalation point for advanced technical issues
• Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss style lathes
• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes and/ or multi-tasking machines

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong hands-on machining background with at least 2 years of experience with CNC machines
• Experience on Fanuc and Okuma controls is a plus
• Proven solid understanding of CAD/CAM software is vital
• MasterCam, Esprit and Solidworks experience is a plus
• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills required
• Frequent travel throughout our regional territory

What's in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary
• Monthly car allowance and fuel
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off, starting with 23 paid days off in your first year.
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Req#: 1203B