POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a dedicated Technical Applications Engineering Senior Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline and at least 10 years of engineering experience, with 5+ years of leading engineering teams. The candidate will lead the Bollinger organization’s technical supplier integration function, serving as the primary interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and external suppliers.
This role is responsible for ensuring supplier technical information is complete, accurate, and effectively integrated into the company’s products and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
The Technical Application Engineering organization owns the development and governance of Purchase Technical Specifications (PTS), management of Vendor Furnished Information (VFI), coordination of supplier technical communications, and integration of supplier deliverables into engineering designs.
The Senior Manager establishes standardized processes that improve engineering efficiency, supplier collaboration, and technical data quality.
REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience and 5+ years of leading engineering teams
Experience working with supplier technical management, engineering documentation, or product integration Application Engineering Experience
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, configuration management, and technical documentation
SKILLSExperience in high volume Vendor / Manufacturer correspondence
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
Experience with ERP systems and engineering change processes
Experience in complex engineered products or regulated industries
Experience in Shipbuilding
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Technical Application Engineering organization
Manage organizational priorities, staffing, and workload across multiple programs
Develop key performance indicators and drive a culture of continuous improvement
Own the development, maintenance, and governance of Engineering’s sections of Purchase Technical Specifications
Standardize technical procurement documentation across business units and product lines
Ensure specifications accurately communicate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Design Engineering and Supply Chain to continuously improve specification quality and consistency
Establish and manage enterprise processes governing Vendor Furnished Information
Ensure supplier documentation is complete, technically accurate, and received in accordance with program schedules
Coordinate review and approval of supplier drawings, manuals, certifications, calculations, software, and technical documentation
Ensure supplier information is incorporated into engineering deliverables, PLM systems, and configuration-controlled documentation
Serves as Engineering’s primary technical interface with suppliers
Coordinate technical communications between suppliers and internal engineering organizations
Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and technical performance reviews
Resolve technical issues impacting supplier deliverables
Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier technical capabilities during sourcing activities
