[ref. a54948324] Service Care Solutions - Applications Engineer Automotive Products
My client, a dynamic Automotive Technologies Products business, are looking to recruit an Applications Engineer with a strong interest and passion in pursuing a career within the Automotive / Motorsport sectors.We are currently recruiting for an Applications Engineer to join an established Automotive products company, based in the Milton Keynes area.
The successful candidate will be involved in the complete life cycle of products, from conception, specification, user acceptance testing and pre/post-sales support, delivering innovative solutions to clients across the Automotive Industry Sector.
Candidates will require a strong foundation in Automotive Engineering and previous experience of the Automotive Test Environment with the ability to understand and adapt existing products to meet customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse and identify current and future needs of Automotive customers, proposing innovative solutions to requirements
Manage and lead all aspects of the product life cycle, from conception through to release, working to deadlines and adapting plans as necessaryNegotiate and agree actions and time scales for multiple, concurrent engineering projects with other project team members
Communicate with the development and test teams and report back to management on product / project status
Create and maintain detailed and accurate specifications that allow efficient development and testing of new products and features
Complete user acceptance testing and provide feedback to the development teams
Provide expert help and guidance to the first line customer support team and other areas of the business as required
Provide pre-sales advice to customers and distributors, helping with quotations and on-site customer demonstrations and training
Experience Requirements:
At least 2 years’ experience in the Automotive sector, ideally within a Vehicle Test EnvironmentHold an Automotive Engineering Degree HND may be considered with additional relevant experience within Vehicle Testing.
Experience of collecting and analysing test data, ideally from moving vehicles
Experience in reading and understanding technical documentation such as Regulations, specifications and product data sheets/manuals
Ability to understand and solve sometimes complex engineering problems
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
A full, clean Driver’s licence
Exposure to GNSS, INS and/or ADAS technologies would be highly beneficial
Previous experience in a Sales and Customer Management orientated role would be advantageous