Applications Engineer (Quick Opening Closures)

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of Quick Opening Closures (QOC) Product line, including Application engineering, proposal preparation & Technical support. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customers to provide technical solutions, product recommendations, and timely quotations.
The role involves reviewing customer requirements, performing product selection, Sales support, and delivering technical guidance for Customers (both Internal & External).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review customer inquiries and technical specifications related to Quick Opening Closures (QOC) Product line.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and high-quality techno-commercial proposals using internal tools and processes.
• Perform QOC ID/WALL THICKNESS Calculations, ensuring compliance with project and industry requirements (e.g., ASME SEC VIII DIV 1, DIV 2, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.4).
• Manage proposals through the full bid cycle, including maintaining quote registers and tracking progress in CRM.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure on-time and compliant quotations.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Review and interpret contractual requirements to ensure alignment with customer specifications and company policies.
• Support order execution by ensuring proper documentation, technical clarity, and customer communication.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout proposal and order stages.
• Travel to customer sites, vendor locations, and manufacturing facilities when required.
• Promote and adhere to Safety, Ethics, and Compliance standards.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Strong technical understanding of pressure-containing equipment, preferably Quick Opening Closures, pressure vessels, or pipeline equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as ASME Section VIII, ASME B 31.4, 31.8, ASTM B16.5, B16.34, ASTM MATERIAL GRADES.
• Experience in technical proposal preparation and customer interaction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and datasheets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM.

Educational Qualification and Experience required

• 5–8 years of experience in application engineering, proposals, or technical sales support.

• Prior experience with QOC, pressure vessels, Scrapper traps.

• Experience working with MENA region customers/end users.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgy engineering

• Willingness to travel (regional and international). Strong customer-focused mindset with ability to work in cross-functional teams.