Application Engineer

2 weeks ago


Whetstone, Greater London, United Kingdom IDEX Corporation Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

"CVI Infrared Optics is a part of the IDEX Materials, Science and Solutions (MSS) platform. Besides our unique capabilities in manufacturing large optics from visible to longwave, we are backed by the combined capabilities of our platform. CVI offers a full spectrum of optical engineering, manufacturing, and assembly expertise. Together we can support all our customers with more engineering expertise, broader capabilities, and extensive manufacturing resources. Since 1982, CVI Infrared Optics has been manufacturing advanced optical components for high performance optronics systems. We have become the leading experts in manufacturing and integration of large optics from visible, and near infrared, to longwave infrared, that can continuously perform in extreme weather climates and harsh conditions.

When you need robust optical components and assembly expertise for your mission critical application, we can provide world-class solutions."

Mission of the Role:
Determine technical compliance & provide cost estimates for the project, product or service. Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant quotes from vendors and contractors in addition to calculating internal processing costs. Support the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customer's specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.

Primary Responsibilities:
Obtain and understand the customers' requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications

Read, analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents

Lead complex quote processes with Commercial and Engineering teams, along with Purchasing & our suppliers

Build and present our technical and cost proposals to the commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear and concise manner

Upon order receipt, clearly communicate the planned route to Engineering & Manufacturing departments to allow for a smooth transition for order execution

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Understand key customers' products and services

Keep informed of supplier capabilities, pricing and performance

Drive the correct 8020 assessment of opportunities and plan workload accordingly

Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner

Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications

Identify competitors' strengths and weaknesses

Attend trade shows or appropriate events to gain a broader insight on industry trends, players and technology drivers

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures

Support company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions

What you'll get in return:
Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company bonus scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Healthcare

On site benefits

This job position requires compliance with EU and/or UK Regulations. Therefore, all employees working in this capacity must meet EU and/or UK citizenship status



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