Applications Engineer

Location: West Midlands (Five days a week on site)

We are recruiting an Applications Engineer for an established manufacturer of low voltage electrical distribution equipment. Once an order is secured, you will take ownership of its technical delivery: interpreting the customer specification, producing drawings and a bill of materials, supporting the factory build and liaising with the customer through to delivery. The work is predominantly LV switchgear, with limited control panel work.

The role:

You will typically manage three to four projects at a time. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines 2D AutoCAD work with time on the shop floor and occasional site or customer visits. You will work closely with production, sales, tendering, and site services to keep each project moving.

Key responsibilities

• Review secured orders, contract files, and quotations against the customer specification and requirements.
• Produce 2D AutoCAD general arrangement and schematic drawings for customer approval, together with component schedules and a full bill of materials.
• Prepare manufacturing packs for the shop floor and support production as the switchgear is built, including regular progress reviews.
• Inspect panels before testing to check that the build meets the project requirements.
• Maintain communication with customers, production, and sales on dates, progress, and any changes or delays.
• Coordinate with the site services team on installation requirements; support factory acceptance tests, customer visits, and site meetings when required.
• Resolve post-delivery shortages or rework, maintain accurate project records, and contribute to production meetings.
• Provide technical input to the tendering and sales teams when required.