Applications Engineer

Hepcomotion
Tiverton, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 33K

Job location

Tiverton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design
SolidWorks (CAD)

Job description

As an Applications Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting customers by designing and specifying engineering solutions using HepcoMotion products.

This is not a cold sales role - instead, you'll work on warm enquiries, helping customers solve technical problems and ensuring the right solution is delivered.

You'll be involved in everything from initial enquiry through to design, costing, and supporting production - making this a varied and rewarding engineering role., * Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, and CRM systems

  • Assess customer requirements and design suitable engineering solutions
  • Produce CAD drawings and technical specifications (SolidWorks or similar)
  • Prepare quotations, costings, and assist with order processing
  • Liaise with internal teams including manufacturing and sales
  • Support the development of bespoke components and system designs
  • Provide technical guidance to customers, colleagues, and partners

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering background (HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent)
  • Experience using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) or solid exposure.
  • Good understanding of how components are manufactured (e.g. CNC, machining)
  • Strong communication skills (email, phone, and Teams)
  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple enquiries

Desirable:

  • Experience in a customer-facing or applications-based engineering role
  • Knowledge of production processes or working on the shop floor
  • Exposure to ERP/CRM systems

Benefits & conditions

We're hiring due to team growth and internal movement, creating an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business where you'll work on real-world applications and customer solutions. Join HepcoMotion and apply your engineering knowledge to solve customer challenges, working with CAD, design, and manufacturing teams. Offering up to £33,000, full product training, and a relaxed, supportive working environment within a global engineering company., * Competitive salary up to £33,000 per annum

  • 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
  • Company contribution pension
  • Healthcare cashback scheme
  • Discounts with local shops and services
  • Discounts at many major retailers including Argos, Currys, Halfords, Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons to name but a few
  • Free on-site parking
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Continued professional learning and development
  • Recommend a friend scheme
  • Death in service after qualifying period
  • Mental health support
  • Financial wellness support
  • Long service awards
  • Seasonal events organised by HepcoMotion's social committee

If you're an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with customers, and seeing your designs come to life - we'd love to hear from you.

About the company

HepcoMotion is a globally recognised engineering business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence. With operations across Europe and beyond, the company continues to grow while maintaining a close-knit, family feel. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, where teams work closely together, share knowledge, and support one another. Alongside this, Hepco offers a range of benefits including cycle to work schemes, and free onsite parking - all within a relaxed working environment where you're trusted to get on with your role.

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