Contracts Engineer
On site
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Freelance
10-03-2025
Job Specifications
At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately :11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.
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Position Summary
ITT Industries Ltd are seeking a dynamic and experienced Contracts Engineer to become part of our growing manufacturing facility located in Normanton near Leeds and Wakefield in the UK. A respected employer, we are offering a competitive package, complimented by industry leading benefits.
Supporting the execution of business through ITTs Normanton facility, with responsibilities and day to day tasks covering new equipment packages & drop-in replacement units, repairs, upgrade projects, field service and parts, with contracts ranging from $5K - $2M.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide ownership and management of the execution of new contracts won by the business ($5k to $2M)
Accurate cost compilation & quotation preparation.
Diligent project management from quotation through to the dispatch of goods & services, liaising with sales, product management, engineering, applications & finance departments as necessary
Undertake MRP system transactions and tasks, from initial order entry maintenance to semi-structured BOM loading and requisition creation.
Work with ITT intergroup facilities and other external vendors to coordinate incoming critical components and services.
Position Requirements
5 years minimum experience in rotating equipment industry is essential, preferably within the centrifugal pump sector.
Bachelor of science degree, engineering HND or equivalent qualification or significant experience in the centrifugal pump industry
Knowledge of common rotating equipment standards such as API 610
Experience of both new equipment and aftermarket projects and project management
Have a strong customer focus to meet commitments & obligations
High level of competence in using all aspects of Microsoft office – word / excel / ppt
Ability to represent ITT Industries at customer meetings and events
About the Company
At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities... Know more
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