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Lead Applications Engineer Job in Manchester

Greater Manchester
Manchester
Commercial Dealership
£47000 per annum
146388
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Are you an experienced engineering professional seeking a leadership role within a well-established manufacturing environment? We are currently recruiting for a Lead Product/Application Engineer for a reputable bodybuilding manufacturer based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to take charge of product engineering activities, support sales, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

Benefits
  • Up to £47,000 basic salary dependent on experience
  • 44 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies
  • Access to wellness programmes and Employee Assistance Programmes including 24-hour online GP and medical advice
  • Death in service benefit
Duties
  • Lead the creation of engineering-ready part lists and specifications
  • 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
  • Ensure effective communication between Sales, Engineering, and Production departments
  • Sign off build documentation and engineering specifications
  • Manage product specifications within the engineering team
  • Maintain control of high-value parts lists and product matrix
  • Prepare comprehensive sales quotations for customers and internal teams
  • Support team operations by undertaking any additional duties within your capabilities
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Product Engineer, Application Engineer or similar 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
  • Expertise in CAD software with the ability to develop precise engineering plans
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities
  • High attention to detail ensuring documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Effective communicator capable of working collaboratively and engaging confidently with clients and suppliers
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Professional integrity with a strong sense of accountability
Are you ready to advance your career 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.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.
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