Join a Leading Manufacturing Business as Lead Product/Application Engineer in Manchester
Are you an experienced engineering professional seeking a leadership role within a reputable manufacturing environment? Our client, a well-established bodybuilding manufacturer based in Manchester, is currently recruiting for a Lead Product/Application Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and skilled engineer to oversee product engineering activities, support sales processes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.
Benefits:
Competitive salary up to £47,000, dependent on experience
Monday to Friday, 44 hours per week
Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
Supportive, professional team environment with a strong industry reputation
Pension scheme and wellbeing support initiatives
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Access to employee wellness programmes and assistance services
Additional benefits include a day off to celebrate your birthday and enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies
Death in service benefitDuties:
Lead the development of engineering-ready part lists and detailed specifications as the Lead Product/Application Engineer
Maintain supplier quotes and manage supplier costing to optimise budgets
Prepare order acknowledgements and documentation for customer approval
Track quotation progress and report on customer conversion rates
Liaise with clients regarding product specifications and technical requirements
Facilitate effective communication between Sales, Engineering, and Production teams
Sign off on build documentation and engineering specifications
Manage product specifications within the engineering team
Oversee high-value parts lists and product matrix control
Prepare comprehensive sales quotations for customers and internal stakeholders
Support team operations and undertake additional duties as required within your expertiseRequirements:
Proven experience as a Lead Product/Application Engineer, or similar role within manufacturing or vehicle bodybuilding sectors
Strong leadership skills with the ability to take ownership and guide cross-departmental teams
Knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, and compliance requirements
Proficiency in CAD software with the ability to produce precise engineering plans
Excellent organisational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently
High attention to detail ensuring accuracy of documentation and regulatory compliance
Effective communication skills, capable of engaging confidently with clients and suppliers
Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Professional integrity paired with a strong sense of accountabilityAre you ready to advance your career as a Lead Product/Application Engineer in a dynamic and supportive environment? Find out more about this exciting opportunity today.
Contact Paul Martin, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Manchester and Greater Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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