Application Engineer: CAD & Manufacturing Solutions

Protolabs; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking & convenient transport

Free hot drinks in canteen

Employee discount scheme

Life insurance 4x base salary

Wellbeing support and mental health

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Protolabs in the United Kingdom is seeking an Application Engineer to deliver in-depth technical solutions for our customers. You will work with EMEA teams, review CAD data, and communicate design changes to achieve manufacturability.

The role requires CAD proficiency, a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background, and knowledge of injection moulding, CNC, or additive processes. A BA/BS or equivalent experience is required, with a customer-centric and results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD modelling software and ability to read 2D CAD drawings.
• Experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience or knowledge of plastic injection moulding, CNC machining or 3DP process; or the mechanical design principles of designing for injection moulding is highly desired.
• Formal education (BA/BS degree) or equivalent experience required.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Customer at the forefront of everything
• Goal oriented and comfortable with meeting or exceeding clearly defined metrics
• Problem solving skills and strong sense of urgency
• Excellent attention to detail is a must

Responsibilities

• Support the wider EMEA customer base with service line specific, pre or post, in-depth technical support.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure viability of complex part proposals and alignment on execution strategy.
• Establish best practice methodologies for achieving customer requirements through our factory or network partners.
• Understand customer technical requirements and communicate appropriate solutions.
• Evaluate customer requirements to manage expectations and risks for strategic projects.
• Review 3D CAD data, DFM, and RFQs and assist the customer with changes to meet part requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to sales and customers regarding process capabilities and limitations.
• Balance customer requests with best fulfilment paths considering downstream risks to deliver parts on schedule.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Read 2D CAD drawings

Engineering background

Injection moulding knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

Protolabs in the United Kingdom is seeking an Application Engineer to deliver in-depth technical solutions for our customers. You will work with EMEA teams, review CAD data, and communicate design changes to achieve manufacturability.

The role requires CAD proficiency, a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background, and knowledge of injection moulding, CNC, or additive processes. A BA/BS or equivalent experience is required, with a customer-centric and results-driven mindset.