Specialist Application Engineer

Job Title: Specialist Application Engineer

Location: Plymouth, onsite role that may require occasional travelling

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

We are seeking a Specialist Application Engineer to help develop and deliver our strategic goals by providing bespoke integrated solutions for our target applications.

In this role, you will be responsible to support our customers and regional sales teams, facilitating the development of new business, the subsequent introduction of new products and to continuously develop our understanding of the applications and markets in which we operate. Whilst also, supporting other areas of the business with requests of a technical nature, related to the application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection and completion of the requirements specification in cooperation with the customer (Data collection form or other)
• Provide initial export classification for products in accordance with the UK export regulations ensuring compliance with subsequent communications and licensing where applicable.
• Carrying out/initiating calculation as part of application engineering using Mesys, initial bearing design, and consider product development needs.
• Definition of the specifications for the product design
• Coordination of the creation and approval of the design specification in cooperation with the design department and manufacturing department
• Approval of the customer delivery drawing EDD and / or bearing specifications
• 6 Eye approval of data sheets considering the initial customer requirements specification.
• Initiation of the quotation process (Special Enquiry) in cooperation with Sales e.g.
• Consultation and assistance in the event of complaints/cases of damage/returns analyses and initiation of optimization measures
• Decisions regarding internal requests for change and initiation of external requests for change to the product
• Assistance in evaluating deviations in production parts (e.g. MRB, Concessions)
• Initiation of innovative further developments in bearings and systems with bearing supports based on identified market opportunities and customer requirements.
• Assistance in the generation of catalogs and technical publications for sector-specific products in conjunction with the relevant areas
• Giving presentations and participation in specialized seminars and symposia
• Frequent Domestic and International travel to customers, trade exhibitions and other HQW sites

Person Specification:

Technical degree or comparable training:

• A Masters/Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject accredited by the governing body, ie IMechE
• Detailed and practical knowledge of 2D/3D CAD methods, international standards for technical drawing creation
• Fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Working knowledge of FMEA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment

The following are desirable but not essential characteristics:

• Experience of manufacturing processes and technologies relevant to our or similar products
• Experience in the functional and operational characteristics of rotating machinery from an application perspective
• Qualified 6 Sigma Green Belt
• Working knowledge of Solidworks, Project management tools
• Fluency in written and spoken languages, in particular (but not limited to) French and German

At HQW Aerospace, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and experience
• Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday, in addition to bank holidays
• Subsidised Canteen: Satisfy your appetite with our on-site canteen, offering delicious meals at affordable prices
• Engagement and Rewards platform
• Convenient Parking: Park your vehicle securely on our premises, free of charge

At HQW Aerospace, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you're ready to take your maintenance engineering career to new heights and play a pivotal role in precision engineering, we want to hear from you.

Join our team today and help us redefine the future of high-precision aerospace engineering. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electronics Engineer, Application Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Application Support, Installation Support, Trouble Shooting, CAD, Electronics Product Development, Automotive OEM, Applications Engineer, Product Variant Engineer, Applications Support and Product Variant Engineer, Automotive Electrics, Automotive Electronics, Computer Applications, Automotive Technical Support will all be considered.