Applications Engineer (CAD / Mechanical / Electrical)

Searley Owen; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Exposure to customer projects

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Searley Owen in Hinckley is seeking an Applications Engineer (CAD / Mechanical / Electrical) to work closely with customers and internal teams from concept to delivery. The role involves CAD design, technical proposals, and hands-on problem solving on varied projects.

Ideal candidates will have mechanical/electrical background, SolidWorks experience, and the ability to travel. The position offers development opportunities within a supportive engineering team and the possibility of international

Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering background.
• CAD experience with SolidWorks.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with customers.
• Hands-on and practical approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Producing CAD drawings, layouts and technical presentations.
• Supporting customers with technical product enquiries.
• Producing technical proposals, reports and engineering documentation.
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Supporting project delivery and customer installations.
• Assisting with product testing and evaluation activities.
• Carrying out quality inspections on incoming components.
• Supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams.
• Occasional UK and international travel to support customers and installations.

Skills

CAD SolidWorks

Problem solving

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Multitasking

UK driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree or recent graduate

Job description

Applications Engineer (CAD / Mechanical / Electrical)

Hinckley

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, working with customers and seeing projects through from concept to delivery?

This is a varied role that would suit somebody with a practical engineering background who enjoys a mix of CAD design, customer interaction, technical problem solving and project support. The role offers excellent exposure across engineering, product development, quality, customer support and commissioning activities.

The Role

Working closely with customers, engineering teams and production, you will support bespoke projects from initial enquiry through to final delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing CAD drawings, layouts and technical presentations
• Supporting customers with technical product enquiries
• Producing technical proposals, reports and engineering documentation
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting and fault finding
• Supporting project delivery and customer installations
• Assisting with product testing and evaluation activities
• Carrying out quality inspections on incoming components
• Supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams
• Occasional UK and international travel to support customers and installations

About You

• Previous experience within a mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering environment. Or a recent Engineering Graduate.
• CAD experience, ideally SolidWorks
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with customers
• A practical, hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport or willingness to travel when required

Benefits & Pay

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to customer projects from concept through to delivery
• Friendly and supportive engineering team
• Varied role offering both technical and customer-facing responsibilities
• Opportunity to travel internationally as part of the role