The business is the UK’s largest manufacturer of steel products for their industry. They have many decades of expertise and employ over 1,000 people throughout their group.
Operating through a number of market leading brands; they design, manufacture and install for commercial and industrial environments.
Products and components may be manufactured in-house or through outsourced suppliers. Manufacturing techniques can include, but are not limited to, fabrication from sheet-metal and coil, including roll-forming; polymer extrusion, injection and rotational moulding; aluminium extrusion and machining.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing quotes, referencing data and prices from the AS400 and SAP system
Preparing complex quotes based on distributor designs and drawings, interpreting and offering alternative solutions, adding value to support the Distributor’s proposal which results in securing the order
Order processing, checking stock availability, placing orders onto the AS400 system in line with agreed delivery timescales
Contract managing orders, supporting the development of a customer solution.
Liaise with the Engineering department regarding more complex jobs and drawings
Liaising with the Planning function to ascertain / agree lead times to facilitate order winning proposals
Working with the Despatch department, negotiating delivery lead times and checking on delivery status
To be commercially aware, demonstrating an understanding of the market place in order to support Distributors to win orders
To be highly competent in product, price and process knowledge, offering an outstanding and credible service to the Distributor base, who are experts within the field
Person Specification:
Experience in the Handling Industry is desirable
Previous Account Management and B2B Sales Experience
Knowledge of CAD
Experience within a technical capacity
Salary:
£25,000 - £28,000
Commutable from Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Northampton, Aylesbury, Luton, Hitchin.
The business is the UK’s largest manufacturer of steel products for their industry. They have many decades of expertise and employ over 1,000 people throughout their group.
Operating through a number of market leading brands; they design, manufacture and install for commercial and industrial environments.
Products and components may be manufactured in-house or through outsourced suppliers. Manufacturing techniques can include, but are not limited to, fabrication from sheet-metal and coil, including roll-forming; polymer extrusion, injection and rotational moulding; aluminium extrusion and machining.
Role Function of a Development Engineer:
The Product Development Engineer function is to support the development of products and continuous improvement of existing ranges, in line with business and departmental strategies.
Projects will vary from developing entire ranges, to individual components/features.
The role includes working together with Test and Structural Engineers on new developments and planned product verifications of products/components/features.
Key Responsibilities:
Management of individual engineering tasks/projects within time and budget constraints
The Product Development Engineer will provide regular and timely communications and updates to the Product Development Manager and Group Technical Director.
Working with Data Controllers to maintain product Routes & BOMs, Procurement & Data Controllers to ensure technical specifications & purchasing information is accurate and correct and Structural and Test Engineers for product and component testing, as well as Group Health, Safety & Quality.
Any reasonable request of management.
Person Specification of a Development Engineer:
Mechanical handling equipment exposure would be advantageous
Manufacturing processes in rolling and press form thin gauge steel
Health and safety and risk assessment
IT literate, with strong IT skills in AutoCAD (2D), SolidWorks and Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
CE Marking processes
Awareness of Electrical (IEC) regulations (advantageous)
Manufacturing environment exposure
A basic understanding of SAP / Manufacturing / ERP systems would be advantageous
Benefits for a Development Engineer:
Salary - Negotiable Dependant on Experience
Commutable from Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Northampton, Aylesbury, Luton, Hitchin