Application Engineer - Leicestershire 40-50K

SmartSourcing Ltd; Fleckney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual to determine technical compliance and assist with cost estimates for various projects. The role involves supporting the Commercial Engineering teams, analyzing customer specifications, and leading complex quoting processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in analyzing technical documents. This opportunity promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to lead complex quoting processes.

Responsibilities

• Determine technical compliance and provide cost estimates.
• Support Commercial Engineering teams with proposals.
• Communicate customers' requirements clearly.

Job description

Determine technical compliance provide cost estimates for the project, product or service. Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant quotes from vendors and contractors in addition to calculating internal processing costs.

Support the Commercial Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customer's specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain and understand the customers requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications
• Read, analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents
• Lead complex quote processes with Commercial and Engineering teams, along with Purchasing our suppliers
• Build and present our technical and cost proposals to the commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear and concise manner
• Upon order receipt, clearly communicate the planned route to Engineering Manufacturing departments to allow for a smooth transition for order execution
• Drive the correct 8020 assessment of opportunities and plan workload accordingly
• Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications
• Identify competitors strengths and weaknesses
• Attend trade shows or appropriate events to gain a broader insight on industry trends, players and technology drivers

SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.