Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Applications Engineer will provide technical expertise to support both purchasing and sales functions, ensuring customers receive accurate, efficient, and commercially viable solutions. This role will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements, recommending suitable products, and supporting the development of new and existing business. The Applications Engineer will play a key role in bridging the gap between customers, suppliers and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support & Engineering

Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers, the sales team, and internal departments.

Review customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to propose appropriate fastening or engineered solutions.

Assist in the development of bespoke components and engineered products in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers.

Provide root cause analysis and technical support for product issues, quality concerns, and customer complaints.

Produce technical documentation, drawings, and reports as required.

Commercial & Sales Support

Work closely with the external and internal sales teams to identify opportunities for product improvements and new business development. Value added benefits for customer and Staytite

Attend customer meetings (onsite or virtual) to provide technical input and enhance customer relationships.

Assist in preparing technical elements of quotations, tenders, and proposals.

Support product presentations, demonstrations, and technical training sessions for internal staff or customers.

Purchasing & Supplier Liaison

Collaborate with purchasing teams to ensure product specifications are accurate and achievable.

Liaise with global suppliers and manufacturers to source custom and standard products.

Assist with supplier audits, qualification activities, and cost optimisation projects.

Travel Requirements

Regular UK-wide travel for customer visits and internal meetings.

International travel to attend supplier visits, audits, training, exhibitions, and global customer sites.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent qualification).

Strong technical understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to both sales and purchasing functions.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently from a home-based environment.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel globally.

Desirable

Background in fasteners, engineered components, or related mechanical products.

Experience in a customer-facing technical or applications engineering role.

Experience working with global supply chains and international suppliers.

Knowledge of quality processes (PPAP, 8D, root cause analysis).

Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solving mindset.

Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Confident presenter with strong interpersonal skills.

Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Bonus

Life assurance

Pension - 5% Employee and 5% Employer contribution

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long service awards

Birthday bonus day

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Must live within 1 hour commute from either High Wycombe or Nottingham
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Mechanical engineering: 4 years (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in High Wycombe, HP12 3RP