Application Engineering Manager

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Trillium Flow Technologies, founded on a legacy of premier products and services, provides mission-critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services for core societal infrastructure that includes water and wastewater, power generation including nuclear power, food and beverage, oil and gas equipment and general industry. Trillium is very customer centric to meet specific needs, provides innovative engineering design with a global footprint that is focused on meeting our customers’ original equipment and aftermarket needs.

Application Engineering Manager

Location: Fresno, CA
FLSA Classification: Exempt / Salaried
California Compensation Range: $110,000 – $150,000
(Compensation is determined by a combination of an individual’s relevant work experience and educational requirements.)

Purpose

The Application Engineering Manager at Trillium Flow Technologies leads the OE application engineering team, ensuring that customer quotations meet technical specifications, align with commercial and financial targets, and are delivered on time. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and developing a high-performance team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the quotation lifecycle from receipt to order acceptance, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Lead the daily operations of the Application Engineering team, providing regular quotations and fostering a high-performance environment.
• Review all quotes for accuracy, pricing, and margin, ensuring compliance with corporate approval levels.
• Take ownership of assigned duties and drive actions to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with channel partners, field sales, and internal departments to promote collaboration and customer focus.
• Provide training and support on key applications such as SCORE, Salesforce, LTC, and Syteline.
• Investigate and resolve issues and discrepancies as needed.
• Continuously evaluate and improve front-end processes to enhance customer satisfaction, accuracy, and cycle time.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate team members to ensure operational efficiency and team growth.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity regarding sensitive company information, including pricing, costs, and product data.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Observe all safety and ISO 9001/14001 Requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field) or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Applications Engineering, preferably quoting rotating equipment in the pump industry.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience leading engineers or presales professionals.
• Proven experience in process transformation with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and align team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10%.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment will vary. In certain areas of the facility, personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and ear plugs.

<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Trillium Flow Technologies is committed to an inclusive workplace, including hiring and retaining diverse talent. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Trillium Flow is a background screening, drug-free workplace.