Design Engineer

Borehamwood
3 months ago
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Job Role: Design Engineer

Location: Borehamwood
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our team producing bespoke systems. You'll be involved in numerous aspects for a thriving, well established manufacturing business who is a leader in their field. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Report directly to the Production and Purchasing Manager
Deal with incoming enquiries from a diverse customer base
Provide immediate information, quotes, pricing and technical information for new and replacement equipment including replacement parts and repairs
For more involved quotations, installations or systems, ask detailed questions of the customer to better understand the product application. Transactions may require the use of engineering and mathematical calculations with product technical data sheets to help match the product to the application
Consult with the wider business including sales team, engineers, purchasing, production and despatch as needed
Record all opportunities, quotes and communications in the SAP Business One system
Turn quotes to order and process these with clear departmental instructions
Work with production and fabricators to backward engineer customer solutions. This includes producing and adapting CAD technical drawings in 2D and 3D
Keep abreast of the latest industry standards and legislation to ensure relevant product compliance for machine applications. Data sheet specifications, manuals and physically inspect products to increase knowledge and familiarity
Work with the production team to agree delivery lead times and where special custom engineered items are required
Proactively follow up leads and quotations for the highest possible conversion rate
Maintain ongoing dialog with regular and lapsed customers in order to remain their first choice for future opportunities
Upsell and cross sell opportunities
Qualify out low value opportunities
Report at weekly sales meeting on progress with key accounts, prospects and
successes, updating colleagues with developments and marketing campaign
opportunities
Provide input into annual sales and marketing plans and strategies
Attend demonstrations and exhibitions as necessary
Contact customers to sell in new products as they are launchedExperience & Skills:

Self-starter
Good at prioritising workload
Previous experience working within a market industry is helpful, but experience selling similarly technical machine products is ideal
Ideally supported by a technical qualification such as HNC or HND in electro-mechanical or mechanical engineering
Skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD, creating, amending and recording precise 2D and 3D drafts and designs as part of our product development
AC, DC and Hydraulic winch and hoist experience desirable
Demonstrate to the client clearly their needs by interpretation, technically and personally
Develop strong customer relationships
Exceptional communication skills, cheerful personality and team player

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or .

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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