Manufacturing Engineer

Our Clients in Cavan are currently looking for a technically oriented and customer driven manufacturing engineer. They will initially be responsible for clearing our tendering backlog providing clear guidelines, tasks, and milestones whilst delivering a positive experience to our customers. As time progresses you will progress into account management of our existing customer base and ultimately into lead generation to target potential new customers. Engineering knowledge to formulate timely competitive bids/estimates/quotations is essential although internal training will be provided and you will work closely with our Engineering and Operations departments to deliver a team approach to customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small team in a company which is in the process of expanding to a new green field 50,000 square foot facility that will accommodate immediate growth and expansion. Responsibilities Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to review tender documentation and ensure compliance with client requirements and specifications Formulate competitive bids/estimates/quotations, taking into account inhouse process expertise Proactively go to the market to locate and source new quality and cost focused suppliers Ensure tenders are well documented in a timely manner and with appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the tendering process Communicate with Engineering and Production outlining any nonstandard Jigging and Fixtures which may be necessary Build and sustain regular account management relationships with key customers Work as part of a collaborative internal team with ownership & responsibility for customer base Identify sales opportunities for revenue growth and generate new sales leads when appropriate Ensure customer data base information is relevant and up-to-date The Person A relevant technical qualification (Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing), or extended experience in a similar role Minimum 1 / 2 years of experience in a relative Engineering discipline A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills essential Knowledge of MS suite, with proficiency of Microsoft Excel Prior Knowledge of Welding / Fabrication and CNC Machining a distinct advantage Intermediate knowledge of SolidWorks an advantage A track record in sales or similar role beneficial Apply today, by sending your cv and I will contact you for a discussion. Contact Luke Moylan on 0860845653 or email for a confidential chat Please note: due to current time constraints and travel restrictions, only candidates located in Ireland with full rights to work will be considered for this position. By applying, you are giving consent for FRS Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and consent.