Applications Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Desborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is recruiting an Applications Engineer in Desborough for a permanent role that combines engineering design with creative 3D visualisation. The role bridges sales concepts and engineering solutions, supporting bids and delivering complete technical concepts.

The successful candidate will produce 3D layouts, develop reusable model libraries, and contribute to product development. Regular client-site work may be required to gather project information and support

Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong 3D modelling and layout design skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Experience creating high quality visual presentations.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D plant layouts and engineering concepts using Solid-Works and other design software prior to manufacture.
• Creating visually engaging designs that maximise space efficiency and clearly communicate system operation
• Supporting the Sales team through tender submissions and customer proposals
• Developing libraries of reusable 3D models and standard equipment layouts
• Producing flow diagrams, technical illustrations and visual marketing content
• Enhancing customer presentations through animations, walk throughs, fly-through and interactive visualisations
• Building and maintaining product, machine and customer site databases
• Working alongside Engineering and Projects teams to support detailed design activities when required
• Contributing to product development, standardisation initiatives and R&D projects
• Attending customer sites when required to gather project information and support sales opportunities
• Identifying new technologies and innovative design approaches that improve customer engagement and project success

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Engineering concepts

Visual design

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Applications Engineer

Desborough

Permanent role

Monday to Friday working

£34 - £36k per annum

Do you want to join an innovative engineering business where your designs help win major projects? We are recruiting for an Applications Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering company specialising in the design and delivery of advanced process and handling systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented design professional who enjoys combining engineering knowledge with creative 3D visualisation to support business growth. If you have worked as a Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Project Engineer or Applications Engineer within a manufacturing, process engineering, materials handling or industrial engineering environment, this would be the ideal opportunity for you.

The Role

As an Applications Engineer, you will report directly to the Technical Director and become the technical bridge between sales concepts and engineering solutions to help bring clients projects to life. As your knowledge develops, you'll be given increasing responsibility for interpreting enquiries independently and developing complete technical concepts with minimal supervision.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Producing 3D plant layouts and engineering concepts using Solid-Works and other design software prior to manufacture.
• Creating visually engaging designs that maximise space efficiency and clearly communicate system operation
• Supporting the Sales team through tender submissions and customer proposals
• Developing libraries of reusable 3D models and standard equipment layouts
• Producing flow diagrams, technical illustrations and visual marketing content
• Enhancing customer presentations through animations, walk through's, fly-through and interactive visualisations
• Building and maintaining product, machine and customer site databases
• Working alongside Engineering and Projects teams to support detailed design activities when required
• Contributing to product development, standardisation initiatives and R&D projects
• Attending customer sites when required to gather project information and support sales opportunities
• Identifying new technologies and innovative design approaches that improve customer engagement and project success

Requirements

• Experience using Solid-Works or similar 3D CAD software
• Strong 3D modelling and layout design skills
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical solutions
• Experience of crating high quality visual presentations.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to problem solve.
• Experience creating technical presentations, layouts or customer facing engineering proposals
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlinesThis would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has been a Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Project Engineer or Applications Engineer within a manufacturing, process engineering, materials handling or industrial engineering environment.

This business has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and continues to invest heavily in product development, design technology and continuous improvement.

The company encourages employees to contribute ideas, challenge existing processes and help shape the future direction of the business. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and industry specialists, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.

This vacancy has arisen due to continued business growth and an increasing demand for high-quality technical design support across multiple departments.

Benefits and Package

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience
• Full-time permanent position
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business