Application Engineer

Ref No. 25140
Wales - Cardiff
Posted 30 Jul 2025

Overview

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Employment: Permanent

Job description

Are you a hands-on engineer with a strong background in mechanical or manufacturing processes? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of design, production, and technical problem-solving? We’re supporting a well-established business in Cardiff as they grow their engineering function with the addition of an Application Engineer.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing processes for complex components and managing them into production. You'll be heavily involved in design, application development, and process optimisation — working closely with internal teams across production, quality and sales, as well as external partners and customers.
 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Reviewing technical requirements to develop practical, production-ready engineering solutions
  • Designing jigs, fixtures and tooling
  • Collaborating with machinists and subcontractors on finishing operations
  • Writing work instructions and ensuring traceability standards are met
  • Providing technical input across the project lifecycle, from costing to customer delivery
  • Supporting continuous improvement and mentoring colleagues where needed
  • Representing the business in customer-facing technical discussions
     

What we’re looking for:

  • A background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
  • Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes
  • Solid CAD skills – ideally SolidWorks
  • Someone who communicates well with both customers and internal teams
  • A detail-oriented, proactive approach with a passion for engineering challenges


This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team where you’ll take real ownership of your work, play a key role in project delivery, and help shape the future of specialist production capabilities.

If it sounds like an ideal opportunity for you, apply for immediate consideration.

Your consultant

Richard Andrews

Head of Contract

Get in touch:

r.andrews@intapeople.com