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Applications Engineer (Manufacturing)£40,000-43,000 + Car allowance + Commission (circa £20k pa) + Pension + HolidaysPrestonAre you an Applications Engineer from a manufacturing background looking for training and development within the Automotive industry and looking for a more commercial role, where you will be able to bridge the gap between internal engineering teams and the companies' clients?On offer is a fantastic opportunity to get into the Automotive industry where you will be dealing with OEMs and well known brands whilst also providing expert technical advice to major players in the marketplace.Working for an internationally renowned manufacturer of automotive electronics, you will be working in a crucial role bridging the gap between the engineering capabilities and customer requirements, helping to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction.Based at the company Head office in Preston with occasional travel to customer sites, you will be required to provide support with responding to requests for quotations, tendering, new business development, project management as well as engaging with the technical team for applications engineering, manufacturing & field service opportunities.Reporting to the Product management leadership team
- Support from concept to completion for new opportunities & projects.
- Providing support for the timely preparation and accurate generation of quotations.
- Focus on profitable sales growth, developing our product & services portfolio.
- Approach existing (historic) customer base, to pursue repeat business and develop new opportunities.
- Responsibility for ensuring technical reviews are undertaken for assigned opportunities.
- Coordinate detailed electrical & mechanical design for all assigned projects - this can be inclusive of creating schematics, mechanical assembly drawings, bills of materials, design file, test schedules and associated documentation.
- The role is customer facing, being the technical sales contact pre-order and during project execution, working closely with the assigned project manager(s).
- Ensuring projects are executed within accordance with Project Deliverables, with all due regard to cost and schedule control.
THE ROLE
- Bridge between Engineering and customers
- End to end project delivery
- Blended technical and commercial position
THE PERSON
- Applications Engineering background
- Manufacturing or Production background
Automotive, Technical engineering, Engineer, Commercial sales, manufacturing, production, sales, Lancashire, Preston, project delivery,ReferenceIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent
