Job Description

Applications Engineering Manager | Tulsa, OK
Partnered Search by GRS Recruiting

GRS Recruiting has partnered with a growing and highly respected hydraulic manufacturer to find their next Applications Engineering Manager in the greater Tulsa, OK area. This company combines strong US-based operations with the backing of a global industrial leader. Known for its performance-driven culture and collaborative leadership, the organization is seeking a hands-on technical leader who thrives on autonomy and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate brings deep fluid power knowledge and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. If you enjoy finding innovative answers to real customer challenges and leading without micromanagement, this role offers the support and freedom to excel.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical knowledge of fluid power and mobile hydraulic systems

• Experience supporting sales or product engineering through technical applications work

• Ability to work directly with customers and internal teams to design or adapt solutions

• Self-starter attitude with strong initiative and follow-through

• Coachable leadership potential; team leadership experience is a plus, but not required

• Comfortable in a dynamic environment that values autonomy and low stress execution

Why Join This Company

• High autonomy and low bureaucracy; leadership believes in hiring smart people and letting them run

• US-based manufacturing with global growth and investment support

• Collaborative, no-ego culture where the best idea wins regardless of title

• Long-tenured leadership with real-world experience in both blue and white collar roles

• Focused on practical solutions that help people — not flashy innovation for its own sake

• Backed by a global industrial group with a strong market footprint and continued expansion

This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced applications engineer ready to lead or an emerging leader looking to grow. If you're energized by solving real-world problems in a collaborative, respectful environment, connect with GRS Recruiting to learn more.