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Graduate Applications Engineer

First Recruitment Services

Eastbourne

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A dynamic opportunity awaits you as a Graduate Applications Engineer, where you'll bridge technical expertise with customer needs in a global setting. This role offers a chance to collaborate with sales teams and customers, analyze specifications, and manage project documentation. You'll be part of a progressive company that values your skills and provides opportunities for growth in international markets. If you're a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate eager to make an impact, this role is designed for you. Join a world-class organization and advance your career while working on cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension 4% employer / employee
Life Assurance – 4 x salary
Bonus Programme (up to 6% base)
Cycle to work scheme
Simplyhealth cash back plan

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification required.
  • Experience in mechanical engineering manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales team and customers as a technical advisor.
  • Analyze customer needs and craft tailored proposals.
  • Manage contract documentation for seamless project execution.

Skills

Technical Advisory
Customer Needs Analysis
Project Management
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Comparable qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

  • Position: Graduate Applications Engineer
  • Salary: from £29,500
  • Location: Eastbourne
  • Hours: 39.5 hours Monday to Friday
  • Benefits: Including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension 4% employer / employee, Life Assurance – 4 x salary, Bonus Programme (up to 6% base), cycle to work scheme, Simplyhealth cash back plan

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering Graduate looking for a role bridging your technical expertise with customer needs? My global client is looking for a Graduate Applications Engineer to join its team in Eastbourne.

Your role as a Graduate Applications Engineer will include learning how to:

  • Collaborate with the global sales team and customers, acting as their go-to technical advisor.
  • Analyse customer needs, reviewing technical specifications, and crafting tailored proposals.
  • Manage contract documentation and handover processes for seamless project execution.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure project requirements are clearly understood and delivered.

The ideal Graduate Applications Engineer candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable qualification.
  • Experience in a mechanical engineering manufacturing environment in the UK.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to solving problems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client’s company which will provide opportunities to grow in a progressive role designed to expand with you, exposure to international markets and cutting-edge projects, and a chance to make an impact in a company that values your expertise.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a world-class organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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