Marine Application Engineer
Warwick, GB, CV34 5YA
Marine Application Engineer
Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience & a company bonus of up to 10%
Location: Warwick with hybrid working and UK-wide travel
At Volvo Penta, we do not just power boats. We power unforgettable moments on the water. Our technology sits at the heart of world-class marine experiences, from leisure craft to commercial vessels. Innovation runs through everything we do as we move towards electrification, hybrid propulsion and alternative fuels.
Volvo Penta – Made to move you
As a Marine Application Engineer, you will provide technical application support across the Volvo Penta marine engine range. You will work closely with OEMs, boat builders, dealerships and end users to support installations from initial design and specification through to commissioning and sea trials. This is a practical, customer facing role focused on ensuring our products are installed, tested and performing as intended in real-world applications.
We Can Offer You at Volvo Penta:
- Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 7% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
- Company Car: A Choice between an Electric or Hybrid car
- Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of wellness, mindfulness and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
- Holiday Allowance: Start with 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
- Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, MyGymDiscounts, MyActiveDiscounts, holidays and travel.
You can learn more about the rewards and benefits of working at Volvo Group here: Volvo Group Employee Benefits
Who are you?
You are naturally curious, technically confident and motivated by solving real-world engineering challenges. You enjoy building trusted relationships and translating complex technical details into clear, practical solutions.
What you will bring
- A degree in Naval Architecture or Engineering
- A strong understanding of marine applications and installation principles
- Knowledge of modern diesel engines, electric drive systems, control systems or electronics is highly valued
- The ability to explain technical problems and solutions clearly to non technical stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with customers, sales teams and engineers at every level
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership
What you will be doing and Your new colleagues
In this role you will provide technical application support across the Volvo Penta marine engine range, ensuring installations are correctly specified, installed and commissioned from concept through to sea trials and delivery.
- Providing expert technical support and guidance to customers, OEMs and boat builders
- Commissioning marine engines and accessories and ensuring installations meet global standards
- Supporting sales teams with application engineering and installation approval activities
- Organising and participating in sea trials and producing detailed installation reports
- Visiting customers/ OEMs to advise on design specifications and technical solutions
- Supporting new projects and RFQs from early concept through build and evaluation
- Delivering training and technical support to OEM engineering teams and dealer networks
- Representing Volvo Penta at shows, exhibitions and industry events
You will report directly to the Head of Marine UK and work closely with Technical Sales and Application Engineers, the Area Sales Manager, the wider Volvo Penta Sales Support team, and global colleagues in Gothenburg, ensuring a joined-up approach to customer and OEM support.
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