Applications Engineering Manager (Specialist Commercial Vehicles)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established supplier of truck-mounted cranes in Manchester is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead their Applications Engineering team. Responsibilities include developing engineering tasks, providing technical support, working with R&D teams, and coaching staff. The ideal candidate has experience in the commercial vehicles industry. The role offers a competitive salary up to £45k, annual leave, and other benefits.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in the Specialist Commercial Vehicles industry preferred, but not essential.
• Background in commercial vehicles or automotive is also acceptable.
• Based within commutable distance to Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Develop application engineering tasks and resources across the UK.
• Provide technical support to internal sales teams and customers.
• Work with R&D engineering teams on product improvements.
• Define and execute training for trainers and product managers.
• Coach operational staff to maximize product output.

Skills

Applications engineering

Technical support

Coaching and training

Product improvement

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a well-established supplier of truck mounted cranes and other equipment looking to on board 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. 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

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.