Are you a hands-on engineer with a strong background in mechanical or manufacturing processes? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of design, production, and technical problem-solving? We re supporting a well-established business in Cardiff as they grow their engineering function with the addition of an Application Engineer.
In this role, you ll be responsible for developing and implementing processes for complex components and managing them into production. You'll be heavily involved in design, application development, and process optimisation working closely with internal teams across production, quality and sales, as well as external partners and customers.
What you ll be doing:
Reviewing technical requirements to develop practical, production-ready engineering solutions
Designing jigs, fixtures and tooling
Collaborating with machinists and subcontractors on finishing operations
Writing work instructions and ensuring traceability standards are met
Providing technical input across the project lifecycle, from costing to customer delivery
Supporting continuous improvement and mentoring colleagues where needed
Representing the business in customer-facing technical discussions
What we re looking for:
A background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes
Solid CAD skills ideally SolidWorks
Someone who communicates well with both customers and internal teams
A detail-oriented, proactive approach with a passion for engineering challenges
This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team where you ll take real ownership of your work, play a key role in project delivery, and help shape the future of specialist production capabilities.
If it sounds like an ideal opportunity for you, apply for immediate consideration.