Applications Engineer

Are you an Applications Engineer ready to take your career in a new direction? If you enjoy solving real-world design challenges, working closely with customers, and influencing product decisions from concept through to production - this could be your next move. We're looking for a technically strong engineer with a background in passive and board-level electronic components who is keen to step into a customer-facing, commercially focused role. You don't need to be a career salesperson - what matters most is your ability to understand applications, guide component selection, and build trusted relationships with engineers. The Opportunity In this role, you'll act as a technical partner to customers across Northern England, North Wales, and Scotland, supporting them with component selection, design-in activity, and problem-solving across demanding applications. You'll work on projects within sectors such as: Aerospace & Defence Space & Satellite Rail & Industrial Other harsh or high-reliability environmentsThis is a consultative, solutions-led position - not transactional sales. You'll collaborate with internal specialists and global manufacturers to deliver the right technical and commercial outcomes for your customers. What You'll Be Doing Supporting engineers with component selection and application advice Engaging in design discussions, site visits, and technical reviews Identifying and developing new project opportunities Building long-term relationships with engineering and procurement teams Working closely with internal teams to deliver coordinated support Managing your own regional territory with autonomyWhat We're Looking For Strong technical knowledge of electronic components (especially passives) Background in electronics engineering, applications engineering, or technical support Interest in moving into a customer-facing / commercial role Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and buyers Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working remotely Full UK driving licence and willingness to travelExperience in high-reliability sectors (aerospace, defence, rail, industrial) is highly desirable, but not essential. On offer: Up to £70k salary Commission, hit 100% of targets achieved 5% salary bonus, hit 110% of target then 10% of salary bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, after 5 years service additional 5 days Company car 37.5 hours per week Normal expenses package for meals, travel, hotels etc BUPA - company funded after one year service , after 5 years-service company pay for spouse Pension - Company paid after 3 months 8% of salary, goes up 1% with each year of service, employee can also make salary sacrifice contributions Non-contributory pension Family-friendly policies - e.g. flexible working, compassionate leave, spouse Bupa after 5 years Flat organizational structure - easy access to leadership like the MD Bupa healthcare coverage for employees after 1 year Supportive culture, especially during difficult personal circumstancesInterested? To apply, please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes