Applications Engineer – Interconnect – South East

Key Responsibilities

Technical Solution Development

• Contribute to the Applications engineering workload as required, ensuring alignment with project and business objectives.
• Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements, capture detailed specifications, and develop concept designs that meet both functional and strategic needs.
• Create compliance matrices and define verification, validation, and qualification criteria to ensure solutions meet customer expectations and industry standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development Managers to identify opportunities where products, capabilities, and engineering expertise can drive system-level solutions.
• Prioritise the development of complete system solutions over standalone products to add greater value for customers and support business growth.
• Liaise with pre-production and operations teams to ensure that proposed solutions are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to manufacture.

Design, Testing & Manufacturing Readiness

• Conduct thorough testing and validation of concept designs to ensure market readiness and manufacturability within company guidelines.
• Address factors such as production efficiency, supply chain constraints, obsolescence, and sole-source risks to ensure robust, long-term solutions.
• Prepare and transfer detailed technical documentation to internal teams including Engineering, Product Management, and Production.

Project Execution & Support

• Support the Applications team in meeting project milestones, resolving issues in a timely manner, and communicating progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Undertake design and development activities including engineering drawings, production specifications, contract documentation, and scheduling to support successful project delivery.

Documentation & Customer Support

• Produce comprehensive application notes for all supported projects, clearly outlining how products are to be integrated into customer systems.
• Include relevant technical documentation such as datasheets, specifications, and supporting materials to ensure a smooth customer experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. materials science, mechanics) is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering, product design, or similar technical role.
• Experience in customer-facing roles or direct client interaction, with a consultative and solution-focused approach.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools and product lifecycle management software; experience with CREO is advantageous.
• Skilled in the design and manufacture of small mechanical components, with a strong understanding of tolerancing and relevant manufacturing processes.
• Ability to translate technical input and customer requirements into early-stage concept designs.
• Prior experience in connector design is beneficial but not essential.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical engineering foundation, with some familiarity with electrical principles.
• Solid understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and lifecycle stages.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving in design, materials selection, and manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge of connector technologies or relevant product categories is an advantage.
• Familiarity with specific product ranges or previous experience with high-reliability components is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and confidently.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and other common software tools used in engineering environments.
• Comfortable interacting with customers at all levels; confident, professional, and presentable in face-to-face meetings.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally as required by the role.