Applications Engineer

Are you an experienced Applications Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for delivering innovative technical solutions? Do you enjoy working directly with customers, managing complex engineering projects, and seeing products through from concept to successful implementation?DENSO is a $47.2 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road.At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation markets. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering organisation where you will play a key role in delivering innovative cooling solutions for customers worldwide.You will work at the forefront of product development, collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time and to the highest technical standards.If you are looking for a role that combines technical expertise, project leadership and customer engagement, this could be the ideal next step in your engineering career.Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday–Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Early finish every Friday
• Global career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

The RoleAs an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, application and successful integration of automotive heat exchangers into customer cooling systems. Working within a technical project management environment, you will act as a key interface between customers and internal departments, ensuring technical requirements are understood and delivered effectively. You will evaluate customer requirements, develop robust engineering solutions and support projects throughout the full development lifecycle, from concept through validation and implementation.Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust engineering designs that meet customer requirements and project objectives
• Conduct technical gap analysis for new projects and customer requests
• Support customers through the design process by providing technical guidance and engineering expertise
• Carry out project evaluations using CAD design, engineering calculations, prototype testing and validation activities
• Develop and coordinate solutions across Design, Development, Validation and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Act as a key technical interface between customers and internal stakeholders
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure successful implementation into manufacturing
• Manage engineering changes and coordinate implementation activities
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and senior management
• Ensure compliance with company standards and IATF/TS16949 requirements
• Travel to customer sites within the UK and internationally as required

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Previous experience within an Applications Engineering role
• Automotive industry experience is preferred, particularly within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment
• Experience managing engineering projects and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Strong 3D and 2D CAD design experience, ideally using Creo (Pro Engineer)
• Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Customer-focused approach with the confidence to present technical information at all levels

Why Join DENSO?At DENSO Marston, you'll be joining a business renowned for engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with global customers and contribute to the development of industry-leading thermal management solutions. If you're ready to develop your career within a world-class engineering organisation, we'd love to hear from you.