Application Engineer — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Trelleborg Group; Retford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Generous annual leave

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Trelleborg is seeking an Application Engineer to act as the technical interface between Sales and Design Engineering, evaluating client requirements and preparing accurate quotations. You will interpret drawings and coordinate with engineers to enable smooth handovers for standard and engineered-to-order products.

In this role you will deliver technically sound, commercially competitive proposals while supporting customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 2-3 years in a technical-commercial role within engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience generating quotations, cost estimates, or technical proposals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; CAD capable for drawings to support adaptations.
• Polymer industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance to customers and internal teams, interpreting drawings, specifications, and site requirements to recommend suitable solutions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for standard and nonstandard configurations.
• Produce essential pre-sales documentation including General Arrangement drawings and datasheets; engage Design Engineers for CAD support.
• Support Sales Managers with technical insights and participate in customer meetings and tender activities.
• Act as a cross-functional technical link between Sales, Design Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain.

Skills

Technical & Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Trelleborg is seeking an Application Engineer to act as the technical interface between Sales and Design Engineering, evaluating client requirements and preparing accurate quotations. You will interpret drawings and coordinate with engineers to enable smooth handovers for standard and engineered-to-order products.

In this role you will deliver technically sound, commercially competitive proposals while supporting customer satisfaction.