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