Applications Development Engineer

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Business Development Engineer to support customer relationships and develop new business opportunities. The role involves engaging with customers, interpreting specifications, and collaborating closely with sales teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of engineering applications and a desire for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical-commercial interface with the customer.
• Represent the company at customer meetings and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Analyse and interpret customer specifications.
• Collaborate with export control teams.
• Support the early-stage design process.

Job description

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Engineer to join the business. The company has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

The role of a Applications Engineer, you will be responsible to support the businesses customers and regional sales teams, facilitating the development of new business, the subsequent introduction of new products and to continuously develop our understanding of the applications and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical-commercial interface with the customer, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood, assessed, and translated into deliverable solutions.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and international exhibitions, acting as a brand ambassador and technical advisor.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and prospects to uncover new opportunities and increase customer satisfaction.
• Analyse and interpret customer specifications to support the development of bespoke product proposals and ensure alignment with application needs.
• Collaborate with export control teams to classify products under UK export regulations
• Support the early-stage design process by coordinating the creation of technical docume...