Project Applications Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R016908
About Us:
At BW Integrated Systems, we are at the forefront of the industry when it comes to designing and manufacturing cutting-edge solutions for end-of-line packaging equipment, labeling and converting, packaging automation, and systems integration. With a global presence encompassing nine manufacturing facilities and a team of over 800 experts, we are proud to be a trusted partner for our customers around the world, with installations spanning more than 50 countries.
Job Description:
Job Summary: The EMEA Applications Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of concept and estimating of equipment and solutions, focusing on labelling product lines to ensure growth, competitiveness, and profitability while mitigating project risks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Resource
* Provide technical expertise to our Sales Executives and customers regarding our product lines.
* Support Sales Executives in presenting and explaining our solutions to customers.
* Maintain standards library for equipment layouts.
* Provide technical assistance to operations as sold work is defined and executed.
* Occasional travel to customer’s site to review project details and/or present our proposal.
* Participate in project-related meetings including design reviews, assembly kick-offs, team and site communications, acceptance tests, and post-project reviews.
Layout Drawings
* Evaluate customer requirements to determine the appropriate automation solution.
* Create a floor plan drawing of proposed solution in AutoCAD.
* Work with the customer supplied layout of their facility to determine location of our machine and connections to upstream and downstream equipment.
* Detail the layout drawing with dimensions, utilities, elevations, and other call-outs as required.
* Integrate OEM supplied system components into our layout drawing.
Proposals
* Review customer specifications to ensure expectations are met by our solution.
* Estimate costing (materials and labor) of our proposed solution using costing tools.
* Consult with engineering on new concepts and associated costing.
* Keep CRM program up to date with quoting activity.
* Develop complete proposal package as deliverable to our customer.
Culture Alignment
* Conduct all activities in a manner that is fair, moral, ethical, and legal.
* Consistently demonstrate the characteristics of a team player.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm and confidence for the working environment and for learning new tasks and accepting responsibilities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications
* A bachelor’s degree in engineering or HND/HNC.
* Proficient in MS Office applications.
* Highly self-motivated, must work well with little to no supervision.
* Possess excellent communication skills using various modes of communication.
* Exceptionally strong organizational skills including planning and scheduling abilities.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in SolidWorks/AutoCAD.
* Experience with MS Dynamics 365.
* Specific expertise in labelling applications.
* Knowledge of packaging automation systems integration.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
* Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for operation of a computer.
* Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
* Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 15 Kgs. occasionally.
* Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
* Occasional travel within the UK to customer sites or other BW locations (approx. 10%).
At Barry-Wehmiller, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence, and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Company: BW Integrated Systems
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