Technical Sales & Applications Engineer in Bristol

Responsible for the co-ordination and liaison of Technical Sales enquiries within DEEP Manufacturing, acting as the technical interface between the customer and DEEP Manufacturing's internal departments. The role sits within the Commercial team at DEEP Manufacturing's site in Bristol, UK. Reporting to the Technical Sales & Application Engineer, the successful candidate will be critical in supporting the commercial growth of the business – managing inbound customer enquiries, translating technical requirements into manufacturable solutions using DEEP Manufacturing's DED-Arc (WAAM) capability, and ensuring successful handover to production. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring a strong mechanical and manufacturing engineering background. You will work closely with Technical and Production Teams, own the customer‑facing proposal and scoping process, and help drive the business through a fast‑growth phase.

Technical Interface & Applications Engineering

• Act as the technical point of contact between customers and internal Technical/Production Teams, owning CAD packages, specifications, and manufacturability requirements.
• Translate customer needs into clear internal instructions; identify risks, resolve technical gaps, and support closure of queries to progress orders.
• Evaluate part geometry, materials, and tolerances to assess suitability for DED-Arc manufacture and advise customers accordingly.
• Support solution definition, feasibility discussions, and technical customer queries throughout the pre‑sales and bid stages.
• Assist in presenting technical concepts to customers in a clear and engaging way, adapting communication style for both engineering and commercial audiences.

Bid & Proposal Management

• Lead co‑ordination and submission of RFQs, tenders, and proposals in response to inbound customer enquiries.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to gather inputs and produce customer‑facing proposals, scope write‑ups, and costing sheets.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with customer requirements, timelines, and commercial strategy, and facilitate smooth handover for accurate project execution.
• Maintain the Customer Project (CP) pipeline, tracking enquiries from receipt through to proposal delivery, win/loss, and order placement.

Customer & Account Support

• Support account planning and ongoing customer engagement to strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Co‑ordinate post‑sale activities including deployment, commissioning readiness, and service support where required.
• Gather and analyse client feedback to support continuous service improvement and understand evolving customer needs.
• Help ensure customer success, satisfaction, and retention through responsive and technically credible account management.

Commercial & Market Development

• Promote DEEP Manufacturing's DED‑Arc capability externally, representing the company at presentations, conferences, and trade shows.
• Support pipeline development by identifying new opportunities and working with the commercial team to mature prospects.
• Maintain strong, accurate records within the CRM and internal tracking systems to support KPI reporting and pipeline visibility.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in an Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or Bid & Proposal role within a mechanical manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in technical sales support, applications engineering, or bid/proposal writing.
• Strong written communication skills, particularly in structured bid and proposal environments.
• Experience with CRM systems and B2B sales processes.
• Office‑based at DEEP Manufacturing’s Avonmouth facility, Bristol; candidates must be able to commute to Avonmouth.
• This role does not qualify for company sponsorship – applicants must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Desirable

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Background in DED‑arc, additive manufacturing, robotics, welding, or a related advanced manufacturing technology.
• Familiarity with classification standards and qualification pathways (DNV, API, LR, ABS, ASME) relevant to Oil & Gas or Defence sectors.
• Experience with Oil & Gas, Defence, or Marine project environments.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong mechanical/manufacturing engineering foundation with the ability to interpret constraints, tolerances, GD&T, and translate drawings and specifications into manufacturable scopes.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical systems to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficient in CAD (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360) and confident reviewing designs for manufacturability.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple customer projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, scale‑up environment.
• Confident communicator under challenge; effective at cross‑functional collaboration and prioritising in high‑urgency environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite; comfortable producing structured technical documents and reports.

Salary – Competitive Bonus – Performance related bonus scheme Pension - 9% employer contribution with an optional employee contribution Annual Leave – 25 days, plus statutory holidays

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans and planet.