Application Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

INTRODUCTION

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment. Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineer is responsible for application-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field
- Experience in application engineering, product support, or validation engineering
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to document technical issues clearly and professionally
- Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

PREFERRED

- Automotive fuel systems or engine systems experience
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit response
- Familiarity with production launch and sustaining engineering support
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing organizations

Skills & Competencies

- Application-level engineering analysis
- Root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Ownership mentality with strong follow-through
- Knowledge of, or background with validation test setup and sequencing

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

- Provide application engineering support for Port Fuel Injection products and assigned programs
- Investigate product performance issues, including test failures, flow audits, and field incidents
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for engineering issues
- Author and maintain formal technical documentation such as incident reports, audit summaries, and engineering updates
- Participate in recurring engineering meetings (EPO, Gemba, program reviews) and communicate status to stakeholders
- Support manufacturing and supply chain with technical input to maintain shipment readiness and product quality
- Interface with internal labs, quality, and external suppliers as needed to resolve technical issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and application robustness

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Office-based engineering environment
- Regular interaction with engineering, quality, manufacturing, lab, and IT resources
- Occasional support outside standard hours during critical issues or product launches

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.