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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 manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris South is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is located in the southeast U.S. We serve manufacturers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

Summary of Responsibility:
As an Applications Engineer you will use your technical skills to identify and provide dependable solutions for our diverse customer base. Managing customer projects, demonstrations, and other customer related questions to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The Applications Engineer is the first line of support for our customer experience. The person filling this role is responsible for handling multiple high-level technical tasks that surround the use and implementation of CAM software, CNC Machining of complex parts, and working on multi Axis CNC Machines. The Engineer will also work with pre-sales to assist on quotes for customers application. Being flexible to work on multiple tasks at one time.

What You Will Contribute:

• Running turnkey projects, demonstrations, and other customer related projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposal
• 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
• Conducts training of customers in the safe set-up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes and/or multi-tasking machines.
• Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
• Travel to customers for on site training and engineering assistance.

Other Function

• Perform related duties as required
  
  The duties listed above are intended only as an 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:

• Experience in Sliding Headstock (Swiss) CNC machine tool related engineering and manufacturing
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company
• Knowledge of Fanuc based controls, 5-axis experience is a plus
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferred but not required.
• Able to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
• Ability to perform job with integrity and values consistent with the Morris Group Values

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
•Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
•3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start
•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 environment 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.

Requisition #1361B