Applications Engineer

Staffline; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Full training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Staffline in Cheltenham is seeking an Applications Engineer to develop solutions with customers, distributors and agents. This hands-on role requires technical mind-set, strong communication, and ability to work with diverse teams. Regular travel domestically and internationally is expected.

The position offers on-site work, a clear career path and full training within a globally recognised engineering business.

Qualifications

• Engineering background required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work with customers, distributors and agents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out process development and demonstrations on the full range of machines on site and at customers.
• Ensure Trial Request forms are completed for every application and update the priority list.
• Communicate with customers and Sales team to provide progress updates and complete test reports.
• Train customers to operate machines (domestic and international) and assist with manuals.
• Support Sales and Engineering with feasibility reviews and assist with machine commissioning.

Skills

Engineering background

Strong communication skills

Customer interaction

Willingness to travel

Job description

Role: Applications Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000

Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm (early Friday finish)

We are seeking a self-motivated Applications / Process Engineer with an engineering background. Working closely with customers, distributors and agents to develop effective solutions. This is a varied and hands-on engineering role offering the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a globally recognised engineering business.

The successful candidate will need to be technically minded, confident and professional, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, distributors, agents, sales and engineering teams.

The Role

• Carry out process development, demonstrations and development tests as required on the full range of machines at on site and at customers:
• Ensuring Trial Request forms are filled in for every application. (where applicable).
• Updating of Applications Priority list.
• Communicating with Customers and Sales team to give progress updates.
• Completion of test reports.
• Compiling Case study forms.
• Assisting Sales and Engineering departments with Feasibility reviews.
• Assistance with creation of Training Manuals.
• Training customers to Operate and machines. (Domestic and International)
• Site visits to Customers premises for Training / Commissioning or Problem resolutions. (Domestic and International)
• Involvement/Management of R+D projects.
• Involvement/Management of Abrasive development trials.
• Liaise with customer, distributor or agent on applications.
• Give technical support to the sales desk as required
• Manufacture or modify fixtures and tools as required.
• Commission new machines in the UK and internationally.
• Tooling development trials.

Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, regular travel to customer premises within the UK and internationally is a fundamental requirement.

What We Offer

• 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