Application Engineer

Yolk Recruitment is working with a specialist engineering company to recruit an Application Engineer with experience in process development and hands-on problem solving.

This role sits within the Engineering team and involves working closely with production and customers to design, develop, and implement robust application processes. Responsibilities include supporting new product introduction, defining manufacturing methods, and ensuring technical solutions meet customer and business requirements.

This position offers a varied and practical work environment, providing opportunities for both day-to-day support and longer-term improvement projects within a collaborative, quality-focused setting.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Design and develop solutions that meet customer needs, ensuring precision and efficiency.
• Optimize production methods by developing and refining application techniques to support ongoing production, following NPI procedures.
• Capture and define customer specifications and design verification systems for seamless manufacturing.
• Collaborate with machinists and subcontractors to develop machining and finishing operations.
• Use SolidWorks to design manufacturing fixtures and tooling that are error-free and efficient.
• Vet suppliers to ensure high-quality materials and services.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation, including images, drawings, work instructions, Bills of Materials, and process routing cards.
• Provide technical support to sales and production teams to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Lead application and process improvement projects, managing them within budget and timelines.
• Review manufacturing costs and provide accurate job costing.
• Engage with customers on technical matters alongside the sales team to ensure client satisfaction.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to develop and refine practices and procedures.

And this is what you'll need:

• A background in mechanical or similar manufacturing engineering discipline.
• Experience in a similar role.

And this is what you'll get:

• Subsidised healthcare.
• Early finish on Fridays.

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion for this Application Engineer role, we encourage you to apply.