Continuous Improvement jobs in United Kingdom

A global engineering-led organisation is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its UK-based engineering and commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sales, and customer solutions, supporting the delivery of bespoke capital equipment, spares, and service offerings across multiple industrial sectors.

Based near Nuneaton, you will play a key role in producing technical proposals and cost estimates, supporting customers as they adapt to evolving market needs such as electrification, Industry 4.0, and more sustainable manufacturing processes.

As an Applications Engineer, you will take ownership of proposal and estimating activities while working closely with global sales and engineering teams. You will also support spares and services activity and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Own and manage proposal, estimating, and technical application activities for equipment sales, spares, and services.
• Produce detailed technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements and applicable regulations.
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and design documentation to develop tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure commercially viable and technically sound proposals.
• Manage pricing tools, costing records, order entry, and sales administration systems.
• Ensure pricing and contractual terms align with profitability and cash-flow objectives.
• Support and coordinate spares and aftermarket service activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational goals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing standardised tools, methods, and documentation to improve estimation accuracy and proposal quality.

• Proven experience in an Applications Engineer, Proposal Engineer, Estimating Engineer, or similar role.
• Background in engineering, special purpose machinery, or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working across multi-disciplinary and global teams.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with pricing, costing, and proposal documentation.
• Experience in process, manufacturing, or chemical-related industries is advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Flexible working arrangements where practical.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping customers improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

If this sounds like a role aligned with your background and career ambitions, we d be keen to have a confidential conversation.