Job Description
Futures recruitment are looking to appoint a Technical Services Engineer to provide engineering expertise and technical support across our client’s Group operations. This varied role combines design and manufacturing support, customer and supplier liaison.
Working closely with Sales, Tendering, Production, Procurement and Quality, you will help ensure that engineering solutions meet project specifications, relevant standards and manufacturing requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical advice, engineering calculations and supporting information to Group departments and project teams.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical support throughout manufacture.
- Review tender specifications and advise Sales and Tendering teams on technical requirements.
- Respond to customer technical queries and attend customer visits when required.
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain technical information and resolve engineering queries.
- Work with third-party consultants where specialist input is required.
- Select suitable materials, components and manufacturing methods.
- Check designs against applicable British, European and international standards.
- Investigate design and manufacturing problems, recommending and implementing engineering modifications.
- Collaborate with Production, Procurement and Quality teams to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
Supplier and supply chain support
- Review stock transformer requirements, monitor stock levels and coordinate special orders.
- Maintain accurate supplier delivery dates and expedite orders to support operational and project requirements.
- Monitor supplier material availability, identify potential shortages and recommend suitable alternatives.
- Coordinate supplier drawing reviews and approvals.
- Communicate quality issues to suppliers and work with them to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Obtain and maintain current monthly transformer pricing.
- Issue supplier enquiries, obtain quotations and follow up on outstanding responses.
- Monitor raw material indices, market trends and exchange rate movements to support purchasing decisions.
The Ideal Candidate
- A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in technical services, engineering support, design or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of transformers, electrical equipment or associated components.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and tender documents.
- Experience preparing or checking engineering calculations and technical information.
- An understanding of relevant British, European and international standards.
- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow issues through to resolution.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier pricing, lead times and material availability.