Were searching for an ambitious Mechanical Engineering graduate who has a real desire to forge a career in Engineering, to become a valuable addition to our clients Application Engineering team. Youll work directly with customers and liaise closely with a variety of internal teams to support our clients future growth strategy, specifically in the area of mobile electrification applications and system design.
This role has a significant emphasis on personal development, offering one-to-one mentoring together with general training, to help build product knowledge, experience and general capabilities. Our client is keen to invest heavily into the right person, offering a bespoke training plan and exciting opportunities for career progression.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
1. Design systems and sub-systems in line with customer requirements
2. Construct circuit drawings and associated BOMs
3. Provide front line technical support to field sales presenting proposals to customers
4. Work closely with field sales to actively identify potential to support future growth
5. Project manage systems through the build process, working closely with Division to ensure the specification parameters and quality expectations are met
6. Provide a technical interface between customer, Sales force and Division
7. Take responsibility for the creation of local technical files
8. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of products and technology within the fluid power industry
9. Actively seek and attend technical product development events to further personal knowledge
10. Participate in project team meetings as required
11. May be required to provide training to customers
Key Accountabilities
12. Interpret customer requirements and transpose to a working viable solution
13. Work with Division to reach a costed proposal and provide technical quotes to field sales
14. Work with field sales and customers to secure orders
15. Provide first line of communication between customer and field sales associated with Project management ensuring a smooth transition through to completion.
16. Construct CAD 2D drawings of proposed fluid power systems for technical file and customer reference
17. Ensure quality standards are achieved on all fluid power systems and assemblies to satisfy Company and customer standards and expectations.
Candidate Requirements
18. A Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates who possess an ONC/HNC Mechanical & Production Engineering as a minimum
19. Prior fluid power experience advantageous or a strong desire to enter the fluid power industry
20. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision if required
21. Previous experience in CAD would be an asset
22. Excellent communication and listening skills
23. Proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels of a cross-functional, inter-company team
24. Ability to travel (full driving license required)
Key Competencies Sought
25. Flexible and adaptive in approach to work
26. Ability to meet customer demands
27. Able to work under pressure
28. Ability to work with detail
29. Proficiency in the following software tools is preferred:
30. AUTOCAD (Inventor)
31. Hydraw
32. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Other Information
33. Willingness to participate in job enhancement training both locally and remotely
34. Requires the ability to travel, sometimes at short notice (occasionally to other European countries)