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Posted July 08, 2026
Illinois Tool Works

Graduate Applications Engineer

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom Full time
Reference: JR8804

Job Description:

Goal of position

In this role you will be a crucial link between customers, sales teams, and engineering to ensure the creation of successful specifications, proposal documents and delivery of technical equipment orders. You will need to take a technical and commercial view to the total viability of an order/enquiry by balancing commercial ambition against our engineering capability and effort. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assess customer applications to understand appropriate product specifications.

  • Review incoming orders for correct technical and commercial alignment. Prepare accurate proposals, including technical configurations and cost calculations.

  • Enter order details into ERP/IT systems and prepare formal order acknowledgments.

  • Resolve technical, application-related or delivery concerns

  • Engage with customers to secure drawing approvals for complex orders.

  • Ensure all necessary documentation is created for sales support, manufacturing, testing and compliance.

  • Maintain an organized database of machine drawings and past designs.

  • Provide input for design guide updates and suggest improvements.

  • Assist in product testing to validate customer requirements are met.

  • Participate in technical enquiry meetings to support the sales process.

Position Requirements

Essential:

  • Engineering or technical education

  • Ability to manage high-volume customer interactions and complex sales order processes, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction

  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills applied confidently at all levels

  • Proficient in using related software e.g. Microsoft Office Excel to high level.

  • A role model of Loma’s behaviours (Hands-on, One Team, Positive Mindset, Delivering on our Commitments, Taking the initiative) and ITW Values.

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