
Applications Engineer (UK / Ireland)
- St Neots, Cambridgeshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Contribute to the achievement of business Key Growth objectives.
Implement customer training and quality audit programs.
Regularly monitor products/systems at customers, support development of new applications.
Improve packaging process system performance and product quality.
Complete robust packaging trials and technical reports.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and institute a wide range of technical solutions
Manage projects for which he/she has specific responsibility as Team Leader or Team Member, ensuring timely progress
Liaise with European R&D and local Sales Organization for a coherent approach to customers.
Develop new applications for existing products through knowledge of market needs and cross-fertilization with other company functions or external institutions.
Respect and suggest improvements for the Safety and Hygiene company guidelines in-house, at Packforum, customer level and during travels.REQUIREMENTS:
- Engineering Degree/NVQ or relevant experience.
- 3+ years’ experience within the food industry or packaging materials.
- Independent, able to work with a remote Manager.
- Excellent technical problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Team player able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
- Prepared to travel extensively within the zone( all UK & Ireland) and occasionally across Europe.
- Ambitious and performance oriented with the desire and ability to work independently
- Analytical skills
- Self-starter and outgoing
- Technical hands-on with sales skills