Job Description

The Applications Engineer supports the Engineering Team by developing detailed technical designs and preparing project-specific documentation and work instructions. The role connects design, manufacturing, and client communication to ensure engineering projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a solid understanding of all engineering systems, processes, and company products.

• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure safe, efficient use of resources and to meet production targets and delivery schedules.

• Support the Engineering Team to ensure all builds comply with contractual specifications and internal design standards.

• Act as a technical contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and providing support throughout project delivery.

• Assist with procurement tasks by coordinating with administrative staff to ensure timely purchasing of materials and components.

• Compile accurate project data to support timely invoicing for the Group Financial Director.

• Represent the company at client meetings when required.

• Participate in occasional out-of-hours client entertainment following Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

• Maintain close communication with customers post-order to ensure expectations are understood, documented, and met.

• Manage engineering orders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, to specification, and to the required quality standards.

• Ensure full compliance with the company’s Business Management System within all areas of responsibility.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Computer literate with a good grasp of Microsoft office (Word / Excel / Outlook)

• Industry experience (Typically 2-5 Years)

• Experienced in AutoCAD and/or Inventor.

Employee Benefits

• 4.5-day working week (Friday afternoon off) with flexible start and finish times

• Strong career development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• BUPA Private Medical Care

• Service-related annual leave (24–26 days) plus bank holidays

• Holiday buy scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Death in service benefit

• Company sick pay