Application Engineer

Hot Vacancy - Application Engineer (Pumps & Valves)

Location: Dubai

Our client, a trading company specializing in valves, pumps, and various mechanical products, is currently seeking a motivated Application Engineer to join their sales department and contribute to our continued success.

Job Overview:
Reporting directly to the Sales Manager and collaborating with senior management, the Application Engineer will play a vital role in sales coordination, managing processes from receipt of inquiries to the submission of commercial offers and technical submittals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quotations:
   - Prepare detailed and accurate quotations based on specifications provided by sales engineers.
   - Generate comprehensive analytical reports related to prepared quotations for management review.
   - Organize and maintain a systematic filing system for all quotations and associated documentation.
   - Update and manage the quotations database, ensuring accurate and timely records are maintained.
   - Provide insightful assistance to sales engineers regarding item specifications and pricing.
   - Serve as the primary contact for customers in the absence of sales engineers, addressing inquiries as needed.
   - Manage incoming inquiries via telephone, providing necessary information to prospective clients.
2. Technical Submittals:
   - Develop and prepare technical submittals, including but not limited to technical data sheets, material schedules, compliance statements, and product data sheets tailored to project specifications.
   - Conduct selection of pumps, valves, and control valves based on client-provided flow rates and detailed project requirements.
   - Prepare sample boards in accordance with the specifications outlined in the technical submittals.
   - Collaborate with management to address any consultant comments and ensure compliance with project standards.
   - Maintain an up-to-date database reflecting the status of all technical submittals.
   - Prepare periodic reports for management that summarize technical submittal activities.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant experience (5 years) in application engineering or sales coordination, preferably in the mechanical products sector.
- Strong understanding of valve and technical specifications related to client projects.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.