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Applications Engineer

Are you an engineer who likes to interpret data, is process focused, and has the ability to process plan within an engineering manufacturing facility? This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business, where you’ll be valued for your technical expertise and encouraged to develop your career.

About the role
As an Applications Engineer, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Your background may be in technical sales, planning engineering, or process engineering — but what we’re really looking for is your attention to detail, your ability to read and understand technical drawings, and to plan the relevant processes within manufacturing.

Using these skills, you’ll translate sales orders into efficient manufacturing routes, ensuring work is right first time, within budget, and fully aligned with customer requirements.

Why join this company?

• A genuinely friendly workplace: employees describe the culture as “everyone helps each other”

• Interesting, varied projects across a range of components and processes

• Strong and secure pipeline of orders – giving long-term workload stability

• Opportunities to broaden your skills, with staff encouraged to move between departments to learn new areas

• A modern, spacious facility with open plan offices and on-site parking

What you’ll be doing:

• Define and plan manufacturing processes for machined components

• Identify materials, heat treatment, and testing requirements to meet customer standards

• Liaise with sales and other departments to ensure smooth workflow

• Create route cards and instructions for production teams

• Look for improvements that maximise efficiency and reduce waste

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to keep projects on track

What we’re looking for:

• Applications, process, planning or technical sales engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data

• Knowledge of international material and dimensional standards (ASTM, ISO, BS, DIN)

• Familiarity with processes such as CNC machining, forging, heat treatment, coatings, and testing

• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail

• Confident with MS Office

Package and benefits:

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary

• Monday to Friday, 40-hour week (typical pattern: 7.30am – 5.00pm Mon–Thurs, early finish Friday)

• Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)

• Employee assistance programme (mental health, financial, and wellbeing support)

For more information, including job description and company information contact Ruth Forster at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching.
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Applications Engineer

Aylesbury

Salary Dependent on Experience 

Our client is well-established and leaders in their field, they are recruiting for a Application Engineer to interpret the requirements of a RFQs and produce offers that win profitability.

Application Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Interpret the requirements of an request for quotation and produce an offer that is likely to win profitable business
li>Technical / commercial role for confident individual within the relevant company industry
• Working within a team, left alone to develop solutions and conclusions for a range of enquiries
• Liaising and working with clients to develop the best solution and gain the clients trust and confidence
• Liaise with Applications Team, Field Sales, Marketing and Engineering/Procurement and  Production Group
li>You will prepare written offers, including technical and commercial terms, which meet all requirements of the customer specification and/or offer attractive alternatives. The offers will be commercially attractive to the client and profitable in the event of an order. You will be guided in terms of offer content and structure as well as margin
• You will be expected to generate offers efficiently and accurately within the timescales laid out in the company procedures and according to customer expectations
• You will contribute directly to achieving and exceeding sales targets
• You will prepare and chair the hand-over from any resulting orders
• You will be expected to develop new suppliers in collaboration with our purchasing team to improve the profitability of orders and our hit rate
• You will work within a team and from time to time you will be expected to support your colleagues, particularly during holiday and periods of illness

The ideal Application Engineer will:

• You will be a competent and qualified engineer with the ability to discuss, at all levels internally and externally, the types and functions of products and services
• Previous experience writing offers, technical documentation and commercial terms
• Adhere to customer specification and offer attractive alternatives
• Be able to work accurately to timescales and deadlines, adhering to company procedures and customer expectations
• Capable of travelling at short notice, credible when communicating with clients
• Must hold strong IT skills

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00 (With some Hybrid working)

Benefits:

< i>25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• On-site electric charging points
• Social events
• Seasonal flu jabs

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.

The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.

So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!

Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

I'm looking for an electrically biased Applications Engineer to join our client in Newmarket.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations for switchboards, MCCs, and control panels.

• Review customer enquiries, specifications, and drawings to define solutions.

• Act as the technical point of contact during pre-sales and quotation stages.

• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and propose suitable options.

• Work with internal design, production, and procurement teams to confirm feasibility and costs.

• Ensure proposals comply with relevant standards (ISO 9001, BS EN, UL/CUL).

• Provide smooth handover of information from quotation through to order fulfilment.

• Maintain accurate records of enquiries and quotations.

Requirements:

• Background in electrical engineering, applications engineering, or technical sales.

• Experience in quotations, estimating, or applications within electrical panels, LV distribution, or control systems.

• Understanding of switchboards, MCCs, and control panels (without needing to do detailed design).

• Ability to interpret customer specifications, drawings, and tender documents.

• Strong commercial awareness and costing skills.

• Excellent communication and client-facing ability.

• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple enquiries.

• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, or UL standards is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 (dependent on experience).

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Full training provided.

• Standard company pension.

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading Manufacturing / Service company in their search for an Applications Engineer to work in their leading facility Nr Wrexham

The Position: Applications Engineer

As an Application Engineer, you will bridge the gap between the technical and business sides of product and customer support. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting solutions for customers, ensuring that the product meets their technical and functional requirements. This role involves working closely with production teams, sales teams, and customers to provide technical expertise and support.

For the successful Applications Engineer, our client is offering

• Salary up to £42K Per annum
• Days position – Monday to Thursday 8.30AM – 5.00PM (30min lunch) Friday 8.30AM – 1.30PM
• Permanent position
• Immediate starts available, but also happy to work with a notice period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme 5% employer and employee contribution
• 4 x Death in service
• High street discounts, cycle to work, purchase tech scheme
• Ongoing training and future development

The role - Applications Engineer

• Understand customer needs and provide expert advice on product functionality, technical capabilities, and potential customisations
• Collaborate with customers to define technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely solutions
• Provide technical support to the sales team during the pre-sales process
• Develop 3D models using CAD software to create and modify engineering designs and components
• Collaborate with engineering teams to transform concepts into fully detailed 3D designs for manufacturing
• Generate T/WIN (technical or wiring) drawings, engineering/component drawings, and assembly instructions
• Produce clear, accurate, and detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes
• Assist in resolving design and performance-related challenges that arise during the product life cycle
• Offer technical assistance and guidance to dealers, providing them with the necessary tools and information to support the product effectively
• Ensure that all product designs and engineering processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Provide advice on best practices and assist in maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Main Responsibilities of the Applications Engineer:

• 3D Modelling
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• T/win drawings
• Engineering/ Component drawings
• Works instructions
• Technical troubleshooting
• Conduct sales inquiries and customer visits
• Supplier / Customer liaison
• Dealer Support
• Pricing and cost controller
• Standards Compliance Advisor

What our client is looking for in an Applications Engineer:

Education:

• Qualification to HNC or degree level in Mechanical Engineering 

Working experience:

• Previous experience in an engineering or application engineering role, preferably with hands-on experience in 3D modelling and FEA

Competence and skills:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, etc.)
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and techniques
• Experience with technical drawing software and standards
• Experience in producing hydraulic and/or electrical schematics
• Understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in a troubleshooting capacity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good I.T. skills, including MS Office and the SAP ERP System
• Fluent verbal and written English

Key skills or similar Job titles as the Applications Engineer:

Applications Engineer, Technical Engineer, Design Engineer, Support Engineer, Compliance Engineer,  Project Engineer, Manufacturing engineer, service engineer, proposals engineer, testing engineer, technical sales engineer, development engineer, commercial technician 

The Applications Engineer position is Commutable From:

Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Whitchurch, Wrexham, Chester, Telford, Mold, North Wales, Powys, Shropshire, Deeside

For further information about this and other positions, please apply now 

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff Wrexham Limited, which is operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agency, employment agency or employment business.

• 30,000 - 45,000
• Career development
• Pension scheme
• Plus additional benefits

• Deliver technical guidance and application support for pump systems across a variety of industries.
• Create system designs, select suitable equipment, and prepare supporting technical documentation.
• Partner with the sales team to provide engineering insight and practical solutions for customer needs.
• Carry out site visits for commissioning, fault diagnosis, and training with clients, suppliers, and internal departments.

• Previous experience as an Applications Engineer, Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Product Support Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Project Manager, Solutions Engineer, or similar.
• Experience within the water / wastewater industry.
• Experience in solution selling within the pump industry, specifically with self-priming pumps.
• An engineering qualification of some sort would be beneficial, ideally a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Must be commutable to Peterborough.
• Willingness to travel across the UK if needed.
• Full UK driving license.

• An engineering background with the theory to back it up
• Experience across mechanical, electrical or materials processes
• Curiosity to take machines apart and test them properly
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to write clear reports
• Confidence working directly with customers to present practical solutions

Rubicon Consulting are currently recruiting for an Applications Engineer in Oxfordshire , on a permanent basis.

Role Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Digital Solutions Engineer to join our close-knit team in Oxfordshire. This is a great development opportunity for a motivated self-starter to learn all about our products and how they are used in the electricity industry; you will be responsible for advising our sales teams and customer base on the optimum use of our digital solutions products.

Our client is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.

Key Responsibilties

• Provide technical support to the BDM, Sales Managers and teams.

• Give demonstrations to both new and existing customers

• Provide technical support data for the contracts and sales & marketing teams and help negotiate technical issues at customer level

• Coordinate the development of projects from pre-sales through to implementation.

• Assist in identifying new products and services for development and integrate these into the company’s service offering.

• Training and mentoring.

• Develop new customers and markets in conjunction with BDM

• Manage technical interfaces in contracts and automation engineering functions

• Work to ISO 9001 quality standards.

• Ability to thrive in a high pressure and developing environment. The ability to continuously improve standards & quality of the department.

• Adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices.

• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service of the department.

Requirements

• Ability to relate digital solutions technology to customers distribution switchgear control needs.

• Ability to formulate and present commercial and technical quotations.

• Technical expertise in Digital Solutions, Technology and Product Offering.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Technical background in automation, switchgear or protection systems.

Our Company

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