Application Engineer, Leicestershire 40-50K

Determine technical compliance provide cost estimates for the project, product or service. Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant quotes from vendors and contractors in addition to calculating internal processing costs.

Support the Commercial Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customer's specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.

Primary Responsibilities

Obtain and understand the customers requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications

Read, analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents

Lead complex quote processes with Commercial and Engineering teams, along with Purchasing our suppliers

Build and present our technical and cost proposals to the commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear and concise manner

Upon order receipt, clearly communicate the planned route to Engineering Manufacturing departments to allow for a smooth transition for order execution

Drive the correct 8020 assessment of opportunities and plan workload accordingly

Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner

Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications

Identify competitors strengths and weaknesses

Attend trade shows or appropriate events to gain a broader insight on industry trends, players and technology drivers

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