Kelston Actuation is a UK-based mechanical engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality mechanical actuation products, including screw jacks, gearboxes, linear actuators, and supplementary parts. We supply customers across a wide range of industries, and pride ourselves on delivering engineering excellence and outstanding technical support.
The Role
We're looking for a Technical Sales and Design Engineer to join our team in Bristol. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for an engineer who's equally comfortable at a desk sizing and specifying products as they are in front of a client discussing an application. You'll work closely with our sales and engineering teams to support customers from initial enquiry through to final specification, playing a key role in growing our business across a broad and varied customer base.
The role is predominantly office-based, with occasional flexible working and travel to client sites as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling technical enquiries and preparing quotations for customers
- Selecting and sizing screw jacks, gearboxes, linear actuators, and related products for specific customer applications
- Liaising closely with the design and engineering team on product specification and application suitability
- Producing technical drawings and specifications using CAD software
- Visiting customer sites to understand application requirements and provide technical support
- Representing Kelston Actuation at trade shows and industry events
About You
- BEng (or equivalent) in a mechanical or relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant sector
- Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Edge
- Full, valid driving licence
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with customers
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Knowledge of motors and motion control
- Technical knowledge of gear mechanics (worm and wheel, bevel, etc.) to relevant standards
- Hands-on manufacturing experience
This role reports to the Sales Manager / Engineering Director.
What We Offer:
- Company Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work and Drive to Work schemes
- Discretionary annual profit share bonus
- Scope for training and professional development as required
- Competitive based on experience
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