Vacancy Title: Application Engineer
Vacancy Location: Dunmurry
Engagement Type: Permanent
The Role:
Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for an Application Engineer to join our Engineering team.
Key responsibilities for the Application Engineer role include but are not limited to:
Utilises deep understanding of Survitec products sets to adapt solutions effectively to meet customer need, regulatory standard and maintain appropriate margins.
Contributes to the setting of Survitec engineering standards and specifications and the process to evaluate the effectiveness of those standards; identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and uses appropriate change management processes to address and improve them.
Analyses detailed proposal information, to specify the methods, process steps, and the plant, machinery and equipment required to meet the customer design needs within specified cost and quality parameters.
Provides detailed solution specification review, adapting to meet the needs of specific customer and vessel layouts, within SOLAS regulations and any other government, maritime and business guidelines.
Produces initial specifications review, deviation lists and drawings to support proposal development and costing and win the business; ensures the appropriate balance is maintained ahead of contract award, between level of detail required to win the bid and the manpower allocated.
At contract stage, completes general arrangement drawings and constructs the detailed bill of materials; works with the customer or shipyard to refine the design, attending contract review meetings to ensure changes are reflected in the overall contract costing and negotiation.
Utilises Survitec systems to communicate effectively and accurately the final customer requirements and design to the engineering and production teams; works with those teams to ensure full understanding of the customer solution.
Builds a knowledge bank of materials, specifications and drawings to drive efficiency in the engineering process; identifies opportunities to improve engineering processes or products or to reduce costs, improve quality or drive efficiency.
Builds and maintains relationships with Category Managers, Sales, Customer Services and Engineering to ensure effective collaboration and smooth flow of information.
Provides design materials to support the sales process, supplementing standard materials with deep product insight to ensure sales presentations to decision makers and influencers leverage product benefits.
Asks relevant questions to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.
Works with Category Managers and Marketing colleagues to produce accurate and effective internal and external product communications materials.
Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values.
Contributes positively to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work.
Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec.
Ensures a safe and healthy working environment.
Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
Gains or maintains external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.
Maintains an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.
About You:
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Survitec’s goals
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Consistently achieves results, in challenging circumstances
Essential criteria:
Educated to University degree level; or Further Education College with 2 A levels and completed the Survitec Apprentice and Graduate Engineer development programs (or equivalent)
Extensive experience of engineering experience enables the role holder to deal with most situations and advise others
No formal managerial experience required to begin this role
Desirable criteria:
Marine experience
AutoCAD (or similar 2D design software) experience
Available to travel within and outside of the UK
Why You Should Work for Us
33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements
Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance
Training & Professional Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
Who are Survitec and what do we do?
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology. Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That's why the world's leading maritime; defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
How to Apply
Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.
At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.
