Job Ref: 215391836

Date: 2021-12-16 08:53:51

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Job Overview: Our client, a leader in the automation of plastics injection moulding processes, has retained our services to source an Automation Sales Engineer to join their team.
Objective:
* The Automation Sales Engineer will work closely with our customers and Automation Department to develop new automation business in the United Kingdom & Ireland.
* As Automation Sales Engineer you will act as customer liaison on automation projects, from enquiry through to delivered solution; including meetings with customers and the Automation Department in France to oversee key project elements and for sign off prior to delivery.
* To translate business requirements into engineering requirements.
Responsibilities:
* The successful Automation Sales Engineer will work with UK vendors and the automation department to facilitate selection.
* Managing UK vendors to deliver part or total solutions in a cost-effective way.
* Identify, manage and follow local automation suppliers for supply of EOAT, fixtures, safety fences, conveyors, etc.
* As Automation Sales Engineer you will be required to conduct customer visits after delivery & commissioning to ensure successful sign-off of project, working with the automation department and UK service department to resolve any issues that may arise.
* In the role of Automation Sales Engineer, you will be required to demonstrate our automation capacities to potential customers.
* Understanding the specific technical needs and drivers of the customer.
* Creating quotations with the assistance of ERP software.
* The successful candidate must be able to negotiate the commercial and legal terms of projects.
* Control all commercial and budgetary aspects with each project.
* Work with the French design team and Project Manager to launch any projects that have been won.
* Maintain contact with the project manager during the lifecycle of the project to understand project progress and identify any cost deviation.
* The role of automation sales engineer will cover the UK & Ireland with customer visits as and when required.
Key Skills & Experience:
* The ideal candidate will be from an injection moulding background, with automated systems / robotics / material handling equipment experience.
* Qualified to HNC / HND / Degree level in an engineering practice.
* A professional manner is essential, both face to face and via telephone/email.
* The ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels from technicians to senior management.
* Ability to work to manage projects to tight lead times whilst delivering within budget.
* Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
* Experience of using 3D CAD software packages.
* Experience in managing projects, preferably in downstream automation of production processes.
* Self-motivated and confident with taking responsibility for all areas of work
* Commercial experience relating to project costs and contracts.
Key Words: “Automation Project Engineer”, “Project Engineer”, “Project Manager”, “Automation Engineer”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Automation”, “Automation Sales Engineer”, “Sales Engineer”, “Robotics Engineer”, “Maintenance Engineer”, “Maintenance Manager”, “Engineering Manager”, “technical sales engineer”, “Technical Sales Manager”
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Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics & Packaging
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