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Field Fastener

Global fastener inventory management and logistics

Internal Support Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$60k - $70k/yr+ Quarterly bonuses
Mid
Bachelor's
Florence, SC, USA+4 moreMore locations: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Salem, OR, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Tyler, TX, USA
In PersonTravel up to 25%, including some overnight travel, may be required.
Mechanical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical role.
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
  • Mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical experience or willingness to perform practical mechanical work.
  • Customer interaction experience, including presentations.
  • Working knowledge of fasteners is required.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze problems, develop and present alternative solutions, and influence outcomes.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to internal customers on implementations, part creation, sourcing decisions, non-conformance troubleshooting and testing, interpretation of specifications, and internal technical training.
  • Provide technical support to internal production operations, including kitting and assembly, as needed.
  • Provide technical guidance to external customers on cost-saving recommendations, product or assembly redesigns, quality-related information, and mechanical expertise as needed.
  • Use testing and machining equipment to resolve problems or provide technical solutions.
  • Lead the company’s internal technical training.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers and provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
  • Make presentations to communicate capabilities and results.
  • Travel to support business activities up to 25%, which may include overnight travel.
  • Take on additional responsibilities and adapt work schedule and work environment based on business needs.
  • Work on the Technical Team across quality, sourcing, account management, operations, and engineering.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Prior experience with CAD programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro/ENGINEER.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

About the company

Field Fastener is a global provider of inventory management and supply chain solutions for fasteners and other Class C items. Its services include technical support, inventory management programs, and logistics, all designed to lower total procurement costs while improving material availability. The company operates as a full-service, single-source partner with a worldwide network, leveraging its systems, team expertise, and supplier relationships to deliver ongoing cost reductions and reliable supply. Field differentiates itself through its technical competence, global reach, and focus on reducing non-value-added costs, rather than just supplying parts. The company's goal is to help customers achieve steady cost reductions and high availability by managing fasteners and C commodities efficiently across North America and globally.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Machesney Park, Illinois

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Field opened Batesville and Phoenix sites on February 21, 2025, expanding southern and southwestern reach.
  • Field merged with HRS Logistics in January 2026, broadening products, services, and geography.
  • Field announced Fastening Solutions acquisition in November 2025, adding over 30 suppliers.

What critics are saying

  • Fasteners distribution remains fragmented; Würth, AFC, and Martin Supply pressure pricing relentlessly.
  • Field reports no public revenue since 2023, limiting visibility into margin durability.
  • A supplier concentration shock or integration failure can cripple service levels and customer retention.

What makes Field Fastener unique

  • Field's VMI and engineering services span 13 sites worldwide after February 2025 expansion.
  • Cascade Nut and Bolt added Pacific Northwest structural-steel fastening expertise in September 2024.
  • Melissa Patel's 2026 NFDA presidency signals deep industry influence and supplier access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

MDM
Feb 25th, 2025
Field Fastener Expands to Arkansas, Arizona

Fasteners distributor Field Fastener strengthened its network with the opening of two new facilities in Batesville, AR and Phoenix, AZ.