Applications Engineer

Job Description

Applications Engineer Permanent Position
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience + Benefits
Location: Aberdeen

About the opportunity

Our client is a UK-based specialist engineering company and a leader in their field, supplying products to various industries such as defence, civil engineering, energy, transport, and industrial automation. Their products are considered a safer and cleaner alternative to hydraulics and are deployed in over 90 countries.

This role, reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, involves working within the Sales team and providing a link to the Engineering Department/Drawing office. The holder will be responsible for creating technical proposals for customers, handling new sales enquiries/ sales projects and involved with the design and application of new or customised products.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for:

• Proposing new and /or customised products for special product applications from customer specifications; requesting further data / specifications from customer as and when required.
• Provide front end technical support ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide assistance to the Sales Team with the selection of the correct, commercially viable product for a given application/customer specification
• Assist in the creation of design documentation including 3D CAD models, Project Technical Files, etc, ensuring that high quality, accurate and up to date records are maintained at all times
• Liaise with suppliers, Sales team and engineering as required to facilitate the design and development of new technologies, ideas and commercially viable products.
• Provide a troubleshooting/problem solving service to all other internal company departments and quickly and effectively assist customers with technical queries arising out in the field.
• Prepare accurate and timely detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of components for proposal, purchase or manufacture as instructed by his/her Supervisor or as reasonably requested by any member of the Sales Team in response to a Sales order/enquiry/technical query.
• Carry out all work instructions accurately and effectively meeting tight deadlines.
• Be conversant with current good engineering practice for component manufacture and be able to accurately and effectively incorporate these into all day to day tasks.
• Provide assistance to other departments within the company quickly and effectively through providing technical information and / or assistance as and when required
• Provide flexibility and ability to work as part of a small specialised team adhering to tight deadlines

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar as a minimum
• Relevant post qualification experience working within a design environment, with specific experience in designing mechanical components.
• Ability to work accurately and within designated timescales
• Work effectively as part of a small, specialised team, displaying a flexible approach to work
• Experienced in the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD within a mechanical design environment
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and MathCad software packages advantageous
• Some knowledge of Jacking systems and Power Transmission components would also be an advantage, however training will be provided

Our offer to you:

• A competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment
• 4.5 day working week
• Occupational Pensions Scheme and Life Cover

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To apply for this role, please email your CV and a brief description of why you will be suitable for this role to (url removed)