Applications Engineering Manager - WMArchitect

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Group Inclusion Plan

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, seeks an Applications Engineering Manager to lead a global team across EMEA, APAC and the US. You will design single-use assemblies, collaborate with sales and customers, and drive continuous improvement in biopharma and medical device applications.

You will steer pricing, prioritise enquiries, and ensure high-quality outputs while partnering with senior leadership to implement strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and applications.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with high-performing teams and delivering commercial results.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed or international teams is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Desirable: knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks.
• Desirable: experience with single-use technologies in biopharma.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Authority for WMFTS single-use assemblies and lead the global Applications Engineering team.
• Motivate the team to produce high-quality drawings and quotations, focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Oversee design-to-manufacture lifecycle and product line improvements.
• Develop new products/processes to support global strategy and double-digit growth.
• Set clear performance objectives and provide timely feedback for staff development.
• Plan resources and drive recruitment for the Applications Engineering team.
• Promote safety culture on-site and support sales teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Global teamwork

Biopharma knowledge

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Applications Engineering Manager - WMArchitect, Location: BioPure Technology Ltd Unit 5 Dunsbury Park , Havant, Hampshire , UK, PO9 4EE, Location Type: Hybrid (2/3 Home/Office), Direct Reports: 5-10, Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/, Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Applications EngineeringManager to contribute to our growing success. You’ll be leading a global teamof Application Engineers across EMEA, APAC and the US to design single-useassemblies that meet the needs of our customers with a focus on agility,flexibility and quality. As a key part of the consultative selling approach,you’ll be talking directly with our global sales teams and our customers toprovide a service that is world-class. Working with the local Supply teams, you’ll drive continuous improvementfor the product line to ensure our product design meets the continuouslyevolving needs of the biopharma and medical device industries.

Key Responsibilities

• As the designated Technical Authority for WMFTS single-use assemblies, you will lead the global Applications Engineering team using your extensive knowledge of single-use assembly products and services and more broadly in their commercial relevance
• You will motivate the team to consistently produce high-quality drawings and quotations quickly, focusing on the customer to serve them to the best of our ability
• You will be accountable for the processes that underpin the design of the product line, the effective transfer to manufacture and lifecycle management
• You will be involved in developing new products and processes to support the WMArchitect global strategy and enable continuous double digit growth YoY
• You will secure buy-in for new/updated practices and policies from all relevant functions including Senior Leadership by providing a compelling case and clear explanation in the face of any resistance or divergent views
• You will be responsible for all pricing/quoting for WMArchitect products (except in RFP/RFQ situations which will be overseen by the Head of Department)
• You will independently prioritise customer/design enquiries by evaluating the feasibility, opportunity size, customer type and likelihood of winning the business
• You will evaluate any issues concerning the design, manufacture and support of the WMArchitect product range and services (which may include but are not limited to costing/pricing conflicts, operational process difficulties, ERP system constraints and technical complexities) and improve ways of working to solve problems and strive for excellence
• You will set performance objectives for the team that are aligned with the business strategy and will evaluate progress against them whilst delivering meaningful, timely feedback, using these reviews to identify staff training and development needs
• You will effectively plan the resource requirements for the Applications Engineering team and drive the recruitment process to onboard talent and continuously develop them
• You will champion a safety culture on-site and contribute to training initiatives for our sales teams and other stakeholders

Skills/Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience gained within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and applications.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams, driving quality standards, and delivering commercial results.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed or international teams would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and their application within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams and customer groups in a global setting.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Desirable: Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Desirable: Experience with single-use technologies and systems within the biopharmaceutical sector.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications. Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beansto mobile phones! Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.