Applications Engineer Bedford  Salary up to £35,000 DOE The Applications Engineer will provide a service to the sales department and customers, involving selection and quotation of products and communicating requirements between the customer and design team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work from customer enquiry and translate technical requirements into selection of units by undertaking full calculations to meet the required specifications. Prepare cost estimates for new assembly proposals through good understanding of key suppliers and the manufacturing costing system Prepare quotations for presentation to customer whilst maintaining accepted levels of profitability. Maintain department performance statistics and deliver to agreed targets. Co ordinate between customer and design to manage the flow of information to ensure that the product fully meets the customer requirements. Track the progress of designs to ensure timely completion. Collaborate with other departments as necessary e.g. production, operations and quality to ensure high level of customer service. Co ordinate the submission of assembly drawings for customer approval and manage final submission of certified drawings and special documentation to customers requirements. Provide on site support for all products worldwide. For example, maintenance, trouble shooting and commissioning of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Provide technical support to sales team, distributors and customers. Create Instruction and Maintenance Manuals for products using Microsoft packages. To carry out project work at the request of the Applications Manager. Skills/Experience requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work efficiently to deadlines Good attention to detail Flexible and hardworking Ability to prioritise Calm under pressure A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements HNC in Mechanical Engineering – Essential HND in Mechanical Engineering - Desired If you have the necessary skills and experience please apply now! Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck! 1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business