Applications Engineer
AV Industrial Products Ltd – Wigston, Leicester
Established in 1990, AV Industrial Products Ltd is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of anti-vibration mountings and rubber engineering components.
Due to our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join our established engineering team. This is a varied, customer-focused position combining mechanical engineering, product application and new product development.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical support and product recommendations to OEM customers.
- Reviewing customer enquiries and preparing quotations, technical proposals and product information.
- Ensuring enquiries are handled promptly, accurately and with a strong focus on customer service.
- Selecting anti-vibration mountings and rubber engineering components for a wide range of industrial applications.
- Working with customers, suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop new and bespoke products.
- Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Carrying out engineering calculations and analysis using ANSYS and specialist vibration engineering software.
- Supporting vibration investigations, including FFT vibration measurements.
- Working closely with our internal applications engineers and field-based technical sales team.
What we are looking for
- A mechanically biased engineer qualified to a minimum of HNC level, or someone with equivalent industry experience.
- A practical understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using digital business and engineering systems.
- Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or ANSYS would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A customer-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to manage technical enquiries efficiently and work effectively as part of a team.
Experience within the rubber, polymer, vibration-control or mechanical components industry would be particularly beneficial, but it is not essential.
Job type: Full-time, permanent Location: Wigston, Leicester Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person