Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer, Whetstone £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Description Determine technical compliance and provide cost estimates for the project, product and service. Researching prices of the various components, acquiring relevant quotes from vendors and contractors in addition to calculating Internal processing costs. Supporting the Commercial and Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customers specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service. Responsibilities Obtain and understand 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 and Suppliers. Build and present technical and cost proposals to the Commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear and concise manner. Upon order receipt, communicate the planned route to the Engineering and Manufacturing departments to allow for smooth transition for order execution. Keep informed of Supplier capabilities, pricing and performance Complete and deliver accurate estimates in a timely and effective manner Provide Engineering support to the Commercial team, able to complete simple cost and technical estimates Ability to identify competitors strengths and weaknesses Attending Trade ..... full job details .....