Product Application Specialist

DCS Engineering; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Engineering is seeking an Application Technology and Development Strategy Specialist to lead strategic planning and technical application support. This role requires a blend of innovation and hands-on execution, focusing on driving business growth through sector-focused projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic development and technical consultancy, with a strong understanding of industrial processes.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Pension

Company car

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in strategic development or technical consultancy.
• Strong track record in application engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain sector-specific development plans.
• Manage a portfolio of future-facing projects.
• Provide expert-level advice on complex queries.

Skills

Strategic development

Technical consultancy

Application engineering

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Application Technology and Development Strategy Specialist

DCS Engineering are looking for a commercially minded technical leader to join our client’s global team. This unique role blends strategic planning with hands-on project execution. You will be responsible for shaping the long-term direction of sector-focused innovation, while also providing technical support and leadership to drive real-world business growth.

How will your day look?

Strategic planning & innovation:

• Define and maintain sector-specific development plans that outline realistic strategic goals and initiatives over a 2–5 year timeline.
• Build and manage a portfolio of future-facing projects in collaboration with key internal teams, ensuring alignment with innovation priorities and growth targets.
• Identify new research and development opportunities and prepare compelling business cases to support investment and implementation.
• Champion the innovation process, helping to evaluate, refine, and prioritise ideas that offer the highest potential return.
• Act as the sector expert, providing insight and support on strategic matters, marketing direction, and acquisition projects.
• Design and deliver learning sessions and strategic briefings to raise awareness and understanding of sector trends and application technologies.
• Build strong external partnerships by actively engaging with industry bodies, government organisations, research centres, and events.

Technical application support:

• Work closely with sales teams to support the delivery of annual growth targets through technical input and collaborative project involvement.
• Plan and oversee customer trials across various technical centres in the UK and Europe, helping to validate and showcase new technologies.
• Manage the operations and ongoing development of a key demonstration site, ensuring it reflects cutting-edge practices and technologies.
• Provide expert-level advice to internal teams on complex process, equipment, and material queries.
• Use in-house modelling and simulation tools to support project development and quantify customer value.
• Represent the organisation on industry committees and contribute to discussions on upcoming regulatory or market changes relevant to gas-based applications.

What will you bring?

• You will have 7 or more years' experience with a strong track record in strategic development, technical consultancy, or application engineering
• Hold a degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Deep understanding of industrial processes or technologies, ideally within sectors such as food production, manufacturing, or energy
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to balance long-term thinking with day-to-day delivery
• Comfortable working across both technical and commercial environments

What can you expect in return?

Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Company bonus scheme, pension and company car

Working mode: Remote based from home with office and client site visits when required

Employment type: Full time and permanent

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Research, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Research Services

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