Applications Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Whetstone is seeking an Applications Engineer. This role involves determining technical compliance, providing cost estimates, and supporting the Commercial and Engineering teams. Candidates should possess a STEM degree, project management skills, and advanced knowledge of MS Office. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a STEM subject preferred.
• Competent in Project Management.
• Ability to lead all cost and technical estimates.

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

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

A vision and strategy to motivate others

Able to travel internationally

Excellent spoken and written English

Education

Engineering degree in a STEM subject

Tools

CAD

Solidworks

MS Office

ERP/MRP

Job description

Overview

Applications Engineer, Whetstone

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

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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