Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer Location: Northumberland Salary: Negotiable DOE Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hrs/week (Dayshift) A leading global manufacturer of innovative vehicle occupant safety products is seeking an Applications & Systems Engineer to join its UK operations team. The organisation is recognised worldwide for engineering excellence and provides safety-critical systems to major automotive clients. This multi-disciplined role is based at the company's Morpeth manufacturing facility, with occasional overseas travel to support customer projects, product validation, and supplier engagement. The Role The Applications & Systems Engineer will act as the primary technical interface between customers, internal departments, and global engineering teams. The postholder will play a vital role in developing, validating, and supporting the delivery of advanced safety restraint systems and associated components. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to provide cost-effective engineered solutions while supporting product development, quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Key Responsibilities Product Engineering & Development Develop and release safety restraint systems and related products to meet technical, cost, and timing requirements. Provide customers with innovative, value-adding engineering solutions. Support full product validation in collaboration with internal engineering teams, test facilities, and external partners. Quality & Process Management Coordinate internal and external audits (ISO9001, ISO14001, VDA 6.3 preferred). Oversee calibration, goods receiving processes, customer concerns (8D, PCA), MSA, SPC, and Poke-Yoke activities. Manage Supplier and Customer PPAP, APQP documentation, and Conformity of Production requirements. Maintain site accreditations, certifications, and compliance documentation. Operational & Cross-Functional Support Support manufacturing and maintenance teams, including deputising where necessary. Deliver KPIs, performance reporting, and technical documentation. Assist with supplier identification, materials sourcing, and customer visits/technical presentations. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and robust error-proofing across systems and processes. Customer & Commercial Engagement Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers. Attend UK and international customer visits as required. Represent the company at trade shows and industry events. Health & Safety Manage and improve the site Health & Safety Management System, including audits, inspections, and risk assessments. Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to safety-critical products are met. Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred). 15 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and 3D printing. Experience with safety-critical products, APQP, NPI, ISO9001/14001 systems. Practical hands-on engineering capability. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Technical Skills Proficient in: SolidWorks or equivalent CAD MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel ERP systems (Oracle advantageous) Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools is beneficial. Benefits Free on-site parking Company pension scheme Employee events Supportive, innovative engineering environment TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-18