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Applications Engineer 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. About HepcoMotion 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. The Role Applications Engineer 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. Key Responsibilities - 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
What We re Looking For Essential: - 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
What Makes This Role Stand Out - Work on real engineering problems and solutions, not just theoretical design
- Full product and systems training provided
- Opportunity to develop into a highly skilled applications specialist
- Be part of a supportive, experienced team with a strong knowledge base
- Join a company that combines global reach with a family feel culture
Hours & Location - 37.5 hours per week (typically 8:30am 5:00pm)
- Based in Tiverton (onsite role)
- Slight flexibility on working hours where required
Benefits - 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. Click to Apply  |
