Product Engineer

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Greater Manchester seeks a Product Engineer / Application Engineer to support the sales team by preparing accurate quotes and product specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include maintaining supplier quotes, coordinating between sales and engineering, and ensuring customer requirements are met. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Birthday off

Auto-enrolment pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies

Access to wellness programme

In-house training opportunities

Long service recognition

Annual appraisals programme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in engineering, preferably with experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills to interact with sales and customers.
• Ability to prepare accurate engineering documentation and quotes.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering-ready part lists and specifications.
• Maintain supplier quotes and manage costing.
• Liaise with customers regarding product specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering principles

Customer service orientation

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified in engineering discipline

Job description

Benefits

• 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A day off for your Birthday.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Training opportunities and access to our in-house training hub.
• Long service recognition.
• Branded uniform.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Death in service benefit.

The Role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Product Engineer / Application Engineer to join our prestigious and long-established bodybuilding manufacturing factory.

If you are looking to work for a company with over 35 years of industry experience, are fully qualified in your profession and want to be part of a collaborative team that values quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction – this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our sales team by preparing accurate and timely quotes and documentation for customers. You will liaise with suppliers, manage product specifications, and ensure a smooth transition of information between Sales and Engineering.

This is a busy, varied position where you will be a key contributor to maintaining high standards, supporting customer requirements, and helping to improve departmental processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engineering-ready part lists and specifications.
• Maintain supplier quotes and manage supplier costing.
• Create order acknowledgements and documentation ready for customer issue.
• Track quote status and report on customer conversions.
• Liaise with customers regarding product specifications and requirements.
• Ensure clear, accurate communication between Sales and Engineering.
• Sign off build documentation and engineering specifications.
• Manage product specifications within the Engineering function.
• Maintain control of the product matrix and high-value parts lists.
• Prepare and complete sales quotes for customers and the sales team.
• Carry out any other duties within your capability to support the team.

Please call Suzanne or submit your CV