Applications Engineering Manager (Specialist Commercial Vehicles)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment supplier in Manchester is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to oversee their engineering team. This role requires developing engineering tasks, providing technical support, and working with R&D for product improvements. Candidates should ideally have experience in the Specialist Commercial Vehicles sector, but other automotive backgrounds are welcomed. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45k and additional benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + Bank holidays + additional day for birthday

Competitive pension scheme

Company shutdown at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in the Specialist Commercial Vehicles industry preferred, but not essential.
• Background in commercial vehicles or automotive considered.
• Technical support skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop application engineering tasks across the UK.
• Provide technical support to internal sales teams and customers.
• Promote continuous product improvement through collaboration with R&D teams.
• Define and execute training for product managers and customers.
• Coach operational staff to maximize output.

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a well-established supplier of truck mounted cranes and other equipment looking to onboard a new Applications Engineering Manager within their Manchester office, to lead the Applications Engineering team. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to progress in their career.

Responsibilities

• Developing application engineering tasks and resources across the UK


• Providing technical support to internal sales teams, customers, product managers and product specialists


• Working with R&D engineering teams to promote continuous product improvement and yearly model upgrades


• Defining and executing training for trainers, product managers and customers


• Coaching operational staff to maximize output of specific products

Requirements

The company prefer an individual with experience within the Specialist Commercial Vehicles industry. However, this isn’t essential; they would also be interested in speaking with candidates with a background in commercial vehicles or automotive.

Location

In terms of location, you will ideally be based within commutable distance Manchester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £45k depending on experience)


• 20 days annual leave + Bank holidays + additional day for birthday


• Competitive pension scheme


• Company shutdown at Christmas

About the Company

The Company Operating for nearly 50 years, the company supplies a range of truck mount & loader cranes to a variety of markets to include construction, infrastructure and material handling industries. In addition to this, they also provide various other products to include container handling and tipping systems. Having created a strong niche in their sector, the company are now going from strength to strength and now require a new Applications Engineering Manager to join their team