At a Glance
- Tasks: Support customers with technical expertise and create impactful proposals for industrial equipment.
- Company: Leading global specialist in advanced industrial technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and solve real-world engineering challenges in power generation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in technical calculations and CAD.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Dumbarton, UK
Department: Commercial Operations
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (flexitime)
We are a leading global specialist in advanced industrial technologies and solutions for the power generation and heavy industrial sectors. We’re looking for a technically strong and customer-focused engineer to join our Commercial Operations team in Dumbarton. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys applying technical expertise to solve real customer challenges — combining engineering, proposals, and client support.
About the Role
You will serve as the key technical expert helping customers select, configure, and apply our specialised industrial equipment to meet their process needs. You’ll work closely with Sales, Contracts, and Aftermarket teams to deliver strong technical proposals and successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for product selection, configuration, and applications
- Perform pressure and flow calculations for industrial systems
- Prepare and revise Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Edge or similar)
- Review technical proposals and orders to identify and mitigate risks
- Create and deliver technical presentations and reports to customers (virtually and in-person)
- Support tender preparation and collaborate with internal engineering teams
- Contribute to product improvements, engineering standards, and new technology development
- Produce high-quality technical documentation using MS Office (especially Excel)
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics and mechanics (first principles)
- Practical experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment
- Experience with technical calculations and CAD drawings
Key Attributes:
- Confident communicator comfortable with customer-facing work and technical presentations
- Proactive problem-solver with a flexible, can-do attitude
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
- Interest in power generation or heavy industrial equipment is highly advantageous
If this sounds like the right next step in your engineering career, please send your CV to (email address removed).
Applications Engineer employer: Ion recruitment
Join our dynamic team in Dumbarton, where we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth. As an Applications Engineer, you'll not only engage with cutting-edge industrial technologies but also benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and ample opportunities for career advancement within a global leader in the power generation sector.
