Applications Engineer

Kraft Recruitment; Castleford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruiter is seeking an Applications Engineer to join a manufacturing firm in West Yorkshire. This role requires technical sales experience with pumps and a relevant engineering qualification. Responsibilities include selecting equipment, preparing estimates, and providing technical support. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45k plus company bonuses, with additional benefits including life assurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus

Friday Half-Days

Life Assurance - 4x annual salary

Company Pension

Training and Development

Other attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to a relevant mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Proven technical knowledge of pumps and associated equipment.
• Experience in preparing and delivering estimates and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Selection of pumping equipment according to customer specifications.
• Calculate pipe friction losses and produce system curves.
• Prepare estimates and quotations for customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience with pumps

Proven technical knowledge of pumps

Experience of waste water industry

Experience with ISO quality systems

Education

Relevant mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

An Applications Engineer job opportunity is available with my client who are leading manufacturer of pumps and rotating equipment. The role would be best suited to an engineer with previous technical sales experience with pumps and associated equipment. The role is office based in West Yorkshire with excellent benefits and company bonus to accompany a base salary of up to £45k.

Responsibilities

• Selection of pumping equipment according to customer specifications
• Calculate pipe friction losses and produce system curves
• Prepare estimates and quotations for customers in a clear, detailed and accurate
• Deliver quotations, solutions and technical information for customers throughout
• Build relationships with customers and potential customers.
• Involved in bespoke projects
• Support external sales, attend site or customer premises as and when required.

Requirements

• Educated to a relevant mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification
• Proven technical knowledge of pumps: applications; performance curves; system curves; NPSH etc.
• Experience of waste water industry and frameworks.
• Experience of preparing and delivery estimates and quotations in a manufacturing or engineering business.
• Experience of working within an ISO quality system.
• Experience of understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Experience of working with commercial terms and conditions.

Applications Engineer package

• Salary base up to £45k
• Company bonus
• Friday Half-Days
• Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
• Company Pension
• Training and Development
• Other attractive benefits available