Applications / Process Engineer

Delapena Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Full training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Delapena Group is seeking a self-motivated Applications / Process Engineer to join the Applications Department. The role focuses on honing solutions, process development and technical support for customers worldwide.

Training will be provided, and travel to domestic and international sites is expected. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, distributors, agents, sales and engineering teams, requiring strong communication and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Engineering background required or desirable.
• Honing experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Training will be provided.
• Strong communication with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop honing processes, demonstrations and tests on Delapena machines.
• Fill Hone Trial Request forms for each application.
• Update Applications Priority List and communicate progress to customers and Sales.
• Prepare Hone test reports and case study forms.
• Train customers to operate Delapena honing machines (domestic and international).
• Conduct site visits for training, commissioning or problem resolution.
• Assist with Feasibility reviews for Sales and Engineering.
• Involvement in R&D projects to expand honing expertise.

Skills

Engineering background

Honing experience

Technical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Delapena honing machines

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Applications Department, which plays an integral role in delivering honing solutions and technical support to our customers worldwide.

We are seeking a self-motivated Applications / Process Engineer with an engineering background. Previous honing experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will need to be technically minded, confident and professional, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, distributors, agents, sales and engineering teams.

The Role

Working within the Applications Department, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out honing process development, demonstrations and development tests as required on the full range of Delapena Honing machines at Delapena and at customers:
  • Ensuring Hone Trial Request forms are filled in for every application. (where applicable).
  • Updating of Applications Priority list.
  • Communicating with Customers and Sales team to give progress updates.
  • Completion of Hone test reports.
  • Compiling Case study forms.
• Assisting Sales and Engineering departments with Feasibility reviews.
• Assistance with creation of Training Manuals.
• Training customers to Operate and Set Delapena Honing machines. (Domestic and International)
• Site visits to Customers premises for Training / Commissioning or Problem resolutions. (Domestic and International)
• Involvement/Management of R+D projects to further Delapena expertise in Honing.
• Involvement/Management of Abrasive development trials.
• Liaise with customer, distributor or agent on honing applications.
• Give technical support to the sales desk as required
• Manufacture or modify fixtures and tools as required.
• Commission new honing machines in the UK.
• Commission new honing machines internationally.

Working closely with customers, distributors and agents to develop effective honing solutions. This is a varied and hands-on engineering role offering the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a globally recognised engineering business.

Working Hours

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.

Monday to Thursday:

• 08:30-17:00, or
• 08:00-16:30

Friday:

• 08:30-13:30

Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, regular travel to customer premises within the UK and internationally is a fundamental requirement.

This may include periods away from home and, and only where necessary, travel or work at weekends.

What We Offer

The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a highly technical engineering

Competitive salary, based on experience and ability

33 days' holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Full training provided

Opportunities for career progression

A well-established and sustainable customer base, including major OEMs and thousands of customers worldwide