Kraft Recruitment

An exciting new opportunity is available with my client for a highly experienced and innovative Principal Engineer Pumps and Rotating equipment, to provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence and best practice across my clients organisation.As a senior technical authority, you will shape technology strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable and high-quality pumping solutions.Collaborating with customers, sales and the cross-functional organisation to define and refine product technical requirements throughout contract lifecycles, the role will drive technical excellence, best practice and innovation across product development and the full project lifecycle, delivering value engineered solutions for both new and existing products. Principal Engineer role:The successful Principal Engineer - Pumps and Rotating equipment, will work in collaboration with general manager and engineering manager and responsible for: Lead R&D initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies and shape strategic growth across the organization. Enhance project toll gates from bid/no-bid scenarios supporting lessons learned, future bid strategies and continuous improvement. Translate customer technical requirements and specifications to aid product selection, design, procedures and testing in close collaboration with contract management, engineering, quality, and production. Ownership over product strategy aligned with Sales to ensure market driven decision making. Own/facilitate integration of applicable technologies from parent company range of products and modules. Implement product standardisation strategy to reduce costs and accelerate time to market. Contribute to the development and implementation of lower cost sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain expenses and enhance overall product cost efficiency. Provide expert technical support and oversight to clients and end users in the installation, operation and maintenance of Pumps manufactured equipment. Hold technical authority for structural integrity and hydraulic design of pumps and pump equipment to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Oversee quotation and selection processes for motors and pumps ensuring optimal fit and compliance with application. Delivery of DFM and/or value engineering initiatives to deliver competitive advantage. Lead root cause analysis using appropriate methodologies such as FMEA and 8D to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions. Maintain Pumps products leading position for conformance to and/or establishing of key regulatory requirements, such as those of the EA & Ofwat. Influence specification development within the industry for emergent technology such as condition monitoring. ATEX competency lead in collaboration with Engineering Manager, overseeing quality conformance and adherence to the regulatory standards for selected pump products. Principal Engineer requirements: Minimum bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. 10+ years of mechanical engineering design and analysis specializing in industrial rotating machinery including pumps and motors. Demonstrate solid commercial and business acumen, consistently aligning engineering solutions with market needs, customer expectations and strategic objectives. Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles related to the design, analysis and operation of centrifugal pumps. Knowledge in pump engineering related disciplines such as hydraulics and application, material science and integrity, thermal dynamics, electromechanical systems, rotodynamics, vibration analysis and failure diagnostics. Well versed in industry standards such as ISO, API and HI with hands-on experience in design validation and product testing. Strong technical proficiency with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications. Proficient in approval of technical reports using analytical and computational methodologies. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Highly pro-active and self-motivated with attention to detail and quality. Principal Engineer requirements (desired not essential): Experience of water industry markets. Product Management Solidworks, MathCAD and Ansys FEA & CFX. Vibration and noise analysis including condition monitoring equipment and failure diagnostics. Electrical MCC panel operation, installation and testing knowledge. Chartered Engineer (CEng) by an organisation such as IMechE or push to development within. Principal Engineer package:Salary up to £80kBonus SchemeBuy Holiday SchemeCycle to Work SchemeEAP / Employee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity PayFriday Half-DaysLife Assurance 4x annual salaryPaternity Pay 2 weeks full payPension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%Salary Sacrifice SchemesSick PayTraining and Development. JBRP1_UKTJ

An opportunity for a Regional SalesExecutive is available with my client who are a leading specialist engineering solutions manufacturer. They are ideally looking for a sales person with strong relationship building and field sales customer facing experience with a technical, engineering product background, or interest in how things work click apply for full job details

A new opportunity for an experienced Sales & Analysis Engineer has become available with my client who are a leading water treatment solutions provider. Their ideal candidate will be located in the Leicestershire, Midlands area, have proven experience with water sampling and analysis, steam / hot water boilers, heating or cooling systems and knowledge of relevant treatment chemicals. Sales & Analysis Engineer role:The successful Sales & Analysis Engineer will report to the Sales Director and be responsible for the Midlands area:Promoting the company and its products and servicesServicing and developing existing accountsCustomer and prospect site visits to conduct surveys and chemical analysesProvide customers a high level of service and back-upDevelopment of the business in your sales region delivering year-on-year growthProducing and implementing an area development planSubmitting accurate and timely reports to both customers and Head OfficeHome based, and ideally located in the Essex region Sales & Analysis Engineer requirement:Good chemical knowledge with a good grasp of mechanical engineering mattersSteam Boiler service or analysis experienceFull driving license and having own transportProficient with computers and standard office softwareHighly motivated, with a desire to benefit from increased turnover from the regionTeam player that can act substantially under own initiativeStrong person-to-person skillsGood communications ability, both written and verbalRelationship builder with customersSuperior analytical, organisational and trouble-shooting skillsAt least basic selling skills or potential to learn rapidlyA knowledge of cooling towers / ACoP L8 / HSG274 would be a distinct advantage. Sales & Analysis Engineer package:Salary base of up to £42K per annum (Guaranteed minimum OTE £48k)Commission uncappedMileage allowance paidlaptop + mobile + pension scheme23 days holiday + banks holsPension. JBRP1_UKTJ