Specification and Applications Engineer

Staffbase has been appointed to recruit a Specification and Applications Engineer for a leading manufacturer of automotive components based in Leicester. The role involves interpreting customer specifications and requirements to define design parameters, ensuring compliance with performance, safety and regulatory standards. You will develop detailed product specifications by analysing functional requirements, materials, performance, cost and operational efficiency, and carry out basic CAD design work for specification purposes. Applicants should have a good understanding of running gear, automotive and/or HGV trailer design or manufacture, with previous experience in one or more of axles, suspension, braking systems or telematics. A mechanical engineering background with recognised qualifications and good AutoCAD skills is required.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of automotive components and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Specification and Application Engineer.

Excellent salary £45K - £55K Negotiable + benefits

The Role:

The Specification and Application Engineer will be responsible for support with basic design and technical specification support associated with the development of components for automotive applications.

Duties will include but is not limited to the following;

• Interpret customer specifications and requirements to define design parameters, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop detailed product specifications by analysing functional requirements, materials, performance, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Basic CAD design work for specification purposes.

Candidate:

You will have a good understanding of running gear, automotive and / or HGV trailer design or manufacture.
Applicants will have previous experience with one or more of the following; axles, suspension, braking systems, telematics.

Ideally you will have a mechanical engineering background with recognised mechanical engineering / design qualifications and you will have good AutoCAD design skills.

You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and collaborate with cross-functions teams, customers, and suppliers.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 40 hours

Benefits:

Excellent basic salary £45K - -60K Negotiable
33 days annual leave
Free on site parking
Pension