Applications Engineer

ROSE & YOUNG RECRUITMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Applications Engineer in Whetstone. Responsibilities include determining technical compliance, obtaining customer requirements, and leading quote processes. Candidates should possess an engineering degree in a STEM subject and excellent communication skills. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a STEM subject is preferred.
• Competent in Project Management required.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and understand customers' requirements.
• Read and analyze customer technical drawings.
• Lead complex quote processes with teams.

Skills

Engineering degree in a STEM subject

Competent in Project Management

Proficient knowledge of fabrication and coating technical capabilities

Advanced MS Office

Knowledge of CAD or Solidworks

Excellent spoken and written English

Education

Engineering degree (preferred Photonics or Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP

CAD

Solidworks

Job description

Overview

Applications Engineer, Whetstone

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description

Determine technical compliance and provide cost estimates for the project, product & service. Researching prices of the various components, acquiring relevant quotes from vendors & contractors in addition to calculating Internal processing costs. Supporting the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customers specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.

Responsibilities

• Obtain & understand customers\' requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications.
• Read/analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents.
• Lead complex quote processes with Commercial & Engineering teams, along with Purchasing & Suppliers.
• Build and present technical and cost proposals to the Commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear & concise manner.
• Upon order receipt, communicate the planned route to the Engineering & Manufacturing departments to allow for smooth transition for order execution.
• Keep informed of Supplier capabilities, pricing & performance.
• Complete and deliver accurate estimates in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide Engineering support to the Commercial team, able to complete simple cost and technical estimates.
• Ability to identify competitors strengths & weaknesses.
• Attending Trade Shows.
• Comply with Health & Safety.
• Ability to understand Key Customers products and services.
• Ability to respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner.

Skills required

• Engineering degree in a STEM subject (preferred Photonics or Mechanical Engineering).
• Competent in Project Management.
• Ability to lead all cost and technical estimates.
• Proficient knowledge of fabrication and coating technical capabilities.
• Self-driven / ability to take on new responsibilities.
• Advanced MS Office, ERP/MRP.
• Preference given to those with CAD or Solidworks.
• Ability to have a vision and strategy to motivate others. Lead and motivate.
• Able to travel internationally to visit customers and suppliers.
• Excellent spoken and written English.