Technical Sales and Design Engineer

About Us

Kelston Actuation Ltd is a UK\-based mechanical engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of high\-quality mechanical actuation products, including screw jacks, gearboxes, linear actuators, and supplementary parts. We supply customers across a wide range of industries, and pride ourselves on delivering engineering excellence and outstanding technical support.

The Role

We're looking for a Technical Sales and Design Engineer to join our team in Bristol. This is a hands\-on, customer\-facing role for an engineer who's equally comfortable at a desk sizing and specifying products as they are in front of a client discussing an application. You'll work closely with our sales and engineering teams to support customers from initial enquiry through to final specification, playing a key role in growing our business across a broad and varied customer base.

The role is predominantly office\-based, with occasional flexible working and travel to client sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

● Handling technical enquiries and preparing quotations for customers

● Selecting and sizing screw jacks, gearboxes, linear actuators, and related products for specific customer applications

● Liaising closely with the design and engineering team on product specification and application suitability

● Producing technical drawings and specifications using CAD software

● Visiting customer sites to understand application requirements and provide technical support

● Representing Kelston Actuation at trade shows and industry events

About You

Essential:

● BEng (or equivalent) in a mechanical or relevant engineering discipline

● Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant sector

● Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Edge

● Full, valid driving licence

● Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with customers

● Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Desirable:

● Knowledge of motors and motion control

● Technical knowledge of gear mechanics (worm and wheel, bevel, etc.) to relevant standards

● Hands\-on manufacturing experience

This role reports to the Sales Manager / Engineering Director.

Pay: From £35,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• On\-site parking


• Profit sharing


• Sick pay


• Transport links

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