Application Process Engineer

Evoke Staffing Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Full training provided

Job summary

Evoke Staffing Ltd are seeking an Applications/Process Engineer in Cheltenham to advance honing processes and support customers globally. You will conduct trials, develop tooling and fixtures, and work with sales for technical feasibility, with regular UK and international travel required.

The role offers full-time permanent employment with structured training and career progression. The position focuses on process development, trials, and customer training, requiring strong problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Engineering background with relevant qualifications or practical experience.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on engineering and process development approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop honing processes and run application trials for various machines.
• Provide technical support to sales and engineering and prepare test reports.
• Train customers and commission new machinery at UK and international sites.
• Travel regularly within the UK and internationally to support customers.

Skills

Engineering background

Analytical problem-solving

Hands-on approach

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Travel willingness

Continuous professional development

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Applications / Process Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Salary: £39 -£40k

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

Are you an engineer with a passion for technical problem-solving, process development and customer support?

An established engineering manufacturer specialising in precision honing machinery, tooling and associated equipment is seeking an Applications / Process Engineer to join its Applications Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering business supplying specialist equipment to customers worldwide. You will play a key role in developing honing processes, conducting technical trials, supporting customers and helping deliver effective engineering solutions across a diverse range of applications.

Key Responsibilities

Applications and Process Development

• Carry out honing process development, demonstrations and application trials using a range of precision honing machinery.
• Conduct development tests both in-house and at customer premises.
• Complete honing trial request forms, test reports and case studies.
• Maintain application priority lists and provide regular progress updates to customers and internal teams.
• Work with customers, distributors and agents to develop and optimise honing applications.
• Support abrasive and tooling development trials.
• Contribute to research and development projects to improve processes and expand technical expertise.

Technical Support and Engineering

• Assist the Sales and Engineering departments with technical feasibility reviews.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the sales team.
• Manufacture and modify fixtures and tooling to meet specific application requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and development of training manuals and technical documentation.
• Investigate technical issues and help identify effective solutions for customers.

Customer Training and Commissioning

• Train customers to operate and set up honing machinery safely and effectively.
• Commission new machinery at customer sites throughout the UK and internationally.
• Carry out site visits for customer training, commissioning and technical problem resolution.
• Provide practical engineering support and technical guidance to customers, distributors and agents.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers worldwide.

Research and Development

• Participate in and manage research and development projects.
• Conduct abrasive and tooling development trials.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to honing processes, tooling and application performance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• An engineering background, supported by relevant qualifications or practical experience.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A hands‑on approach to engineering and process development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• The ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly.
• A professional approach to customer interaction and technical support.
• Willingness to undertake regular UK and international travel.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and continuous professional development.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with honing machinery, precision machining or manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience in applications engineering, process development or technical support.
• Knowledge of machining tools, abrasives and manufacturing applications.
• Experience conducting technical trials, demonstrations and feasibility assessments.
• Previous experience with machine installation, commissioning or customer training.

Benefits

• 33 days' holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Full training provided
• Opportunities for career progression
• A well‑established and sustainable customer base, including major OEMs and thousands of customers worldwide
• The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a highly technical engineering field