We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the metal finishing and surface engineering sector.
This is a customer-facing, commercially focused engineering role where you will take ownership of technical enquiries, produce accurate quotations, and convert opportunities into orders.
You’ll act as the key link between customers and internal teams, ensuring the right finishing solutions are delivered to meet technical, quality, and performance requirements.
Key Responsibilities*Review customer enquiries, drawings, and specifications
*Prepare accurate quotations and costings
*Advise customers on suitable coating and surface finishing solutions
*Identify technical or process limitations at quotation stage
*Follow up quotations and support order conversion
*Define process routes and ensure accurate job set-up
*Liaise with production, quality, and operations teams
*Resolve technical queries and clarify customer requirements
*Support quality standards including PPAP and IATF 16949
What We’re Looking For*Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
*Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
*Knowledge of surface treatments such as:
*Electroplating (e.g. zinc, zinc-nickel)
*Zinc flake / dip-spin coatings
*Surface preparation processes
*Corrosion protection methods
*Strong communication and problem-solving skills
*Confident working across both technical and commercial responsibilities
*IT literate (Microsoft Office, ERP systems)
Desirable*Background in metal finishing, coatings, fasteners, or automotive supply chain
*Familiarity with PPAP / IATF 16949
*Experience in technical sales, estimating, or applications engineering
*Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgy or similar)