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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 Apply
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)