Product and Applications Specialist - Threading
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onWest Wilson Street, Batavia, Batavia Township, Kane County, Illinois, 60510, United States
About the Role
The Product & Applications Specialist - Threading serves as the technical authority for product application, bridging the gap between product strategy and real-world manufacturing performance. This role ensures that products are designed, positioned, launched, and supported based on genuine customer requirements, competitive benchmarks, and application performance data. By integrating product management with application engineering, the position accelerates time to market, improves quoting responsiveness, and strengthens customer confidence in GWS solutions.
The role requires close coordination across multifunctional teams to support and accelerate sales growth. You will act as the primary technical resource for assigned product lines, materials, and target applications, defining optimal tooling, cutting parameters, and strategies for complex machining requirements. From concept to end-of-life, you will own the product lifecycle, driving new product introductions and rationalization efforts while monitoring performance and profitability.
Day in the Life
Your work will be a dynamic blend of strategic planning and hands-on technical execution. You will gather and prioritize product requirements by analyzing customer feedback, application results, and market research. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to designing and executing test applications, including customer-specific parts and representative features, to generate cutting data, cycle time estimates, and simulations.
Beyond the lab, you will be on the front lines supporting sales and implementation. This includes participating in customer visits, trials, and demos, as well as delivering technical training to both customers and internal teams. You will troubleshoot post-sales challenges, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with local laws, industry standards, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
Hiring Process
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
West Wilson Street, Batavia, Batavia Township, Kane County, Illinois, 60510, United States
Batavia, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOwn and manage assigned product lines throughout the product lifecycle from concept to end of life
- check_circleDefine product strategy, positioning, and roadmap aligned with company and market objectives
- check_circleGather and prioritize product requirements using customer feedback, market research, and competitive analysis
- check_circleAnalyze customer machining requirements and define optimal tooling, cutting parameters, and strategies
- check_circleGenerate cutting data, cycle time estimates, simulations, and application documentation
- check_circleDesign and execute test applications including customer specific parts and representative features
- check_circleDeliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customers and internal teams
- check_circleParticipate in customer visits, trials, demos, and key account support activities
- check_circleSupport post-sales implementation through troubleshooting, optimization, and training
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- verified5 years experience in manufacturing
- verifiedAdvanced application knowledge and experience in metal cutting
- verifiedDesired CAD/CAM skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Mastercam)
Nice to Have
Desired CAD/CAM experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and/or Mastercam. Desired travel availability of 25%.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Product Roadmap, Competitive Analysis, New Product Introductions, Product Rationalization, Customer Machining Requirements, Tooling, Cutting Parameters, Cutting Data.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
Frequently asked questions about Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group
What does a Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group will own and manage assigned product lines throughout the product lifecycle from concept to end of life; define product strategy, positioning, and roadmap aligned with company and market objectives; gather and prioritize product requirements using customer feedback, market research, and competitive analysis; and analyze customer machining requirements and define optimal tooling, cutting parameters, and strategies.
What are the requirements for this Product and Applications Specialist - Threading role?expand_more
To qualify for the Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering; 5 years experience in manufacturing; Advanced application knowledge and experience in metal cutting; and Desired CAD/CAM skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Mastercam).
Where is the Product and Applications Specialist - Threading role at GWS Tool Group located?expand_more
Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group is based in West Wilson Street, Batavia, Batavia Township, Kane County, Illinois, 60510, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Product and Applications Specialist - Threading job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
GWS Tool Group has listed this Product and Applications Specialist - Threading role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Product and Applications Specialist - Threading role?expand_more
Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Product and Applications Specialist - Threading role at GWS Tool Group?expand_more
Key skills for Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group include Product Lifecycle Management; Product Strategy; Product Roadmap; Competitive Analysis; New Product Introductions; Product Rationalization; Customer Machining Requirements; and Tooling.
What education is required for Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
What category does the Product and Applications Specialist - Threading role belong to?expand_more
Product and Applications Specialist - Threading at GWS Tool Group is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About GWS Tool Group
GWS Tool Group operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in highly engineered custom, standard, and modified standard cutting tools within the machinery manufacturing sector. Headquartered in Tavares, Florida, the organization combines the extensive scale and capabilities of a major industry player with the responsive service model of a smaller enterprise. The company's growth strategy has involved strategic acquisitions of specialized manufacturers across North America, transforming these entities into distinct manufacturing arms that contribute unique technical specialties to the broader GWS ecosystem.
The company serves a diverse end-user base and channel partners by functioning as a single-source supplier for virtually all custom tooling requirements. Operations span multiple locations including facilities in Indiana, Michigan, Massachusetts, Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, California, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Canadian provinces such as Ontario and Alberta. This widespread footprint allows GWS Tool Group to design and build solutions in-house while maintaining the flexibility to purpose-build capacity tailored to specific client needs.
The organization maintains a commitment to expanding its value proposition through continuous investment and operational integration. By leveraging the collective expertise of its acquired entities, GWS Tool Group delivers dynamic solutions where the primary constraint on service delivery is often the imagination of the customer rather than manufacturing limitations.
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