Application Engineer |          The Shyft Group (TSG) |          Plymouth, MI Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are At  we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- , , , , , , , , and . Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. What you'll do

As the Application Engineer for  (a Shyft Group Brand) based at our R&D facility in , your work will be instrumental in determining how we design our customized vehicles for custom applications moving forward. A significant portion of your time will be spent serving as the technical interface between the business units and engineering, while generating new business opportunities through the development of new solutions. In addition, your role as Application Engineer will involve supporting field issues, driving resolutions, and coordinating engineering resources to support on-going design activities. Strong technical competence, critical design knowledge, and interpersonal and communication skills are paramount to be successful in this role. You will also: Build relationships with external customers while providing technical and business solutions for all Nurture relationships with existing customers and establish new customers through sales partnerships Act as the primary technical advisor in support of applications and design activities Stay ahead of our competition through supporting competitive benchmarking activities Provide guidance and insight to business units for strategic planning Prepare and deliver formal technical presentations to the sales department and customers Solve complex problems and finding resolutions to customer issues in a timely manner Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and internal sales and training events Assist in the design and development process Ensure that customer and business unit goals are captured Travel regularly to end-user customers to ensure successful product launches, support integration opportunities, and provide training Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for key customers, quotes, project requests, contacts, and more Aiding Systems Engineering by developing and implementing group tools and processes Serve as the main product advocate for your business unit Evaluate and translate customer requirements into functional and technical elements Drive technical specifications for new product development and product optimization Expand your knowledge of  and  by exploring the Learn More section below. What you need to be successful

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Five or more years of experience within an engineering or technical field Expertise in the design and development of on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles (Preferred) Versed in both the analytical and the "hands-o