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Position: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Novi, Michigan USA

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an organised and proactive Office Administrator to provide essential administrative support across the organisation. This role supports multiple departments, stepping in during peak periods or when team members are unavailable. While you will work collaboratively with many teams, overall responsibility for outcomes will remain with the relevant department managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys multitasking, and wants to contribute to smooth and efficient business operations.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

• Manage day-to-day general office activities to ensure efficient operations, including ordering consumables, personal protective/safety equipment and managing keys.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, phone calls, appointments, and general inquiries.

• Professionally direct the flow of information and communication across departments.

• Record, log and monitor paid time off requests.

• Book travel and accommodation (Sales, Commissioning, exhibitions etc.,)

• Arrange customer visits, booking hotels, transport, dietary requirements and any other special requests.

• Provide general administration support for the Director of Sales, as required.

• Provide general administration support for the sales team, for example customer presentations.

ACCOUNTS

• Provide support with vendor calls and inquiries promptly and professionally.

• Support audit efforts by providing documentation and information as requested.

PROCUREMENT, SHIPPING & INVENTORY SUPPORT

• Utilize Sage to improve workflow efficiency and maintain updated inventory items.

• Follow up on open orders to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.

FACILITIES, HEALTH & SAFETY

• Arrange appointments, servicing and repairs for facilities, booking, setting calendar events to remind of upcoming services due and communicating with contractors, and staff.

• Support with vehicle insurance renewals and drivers license checks.

• Support with renewing energy contracts.

TEAM COLLABORATION

• Work proactively to identify and assist with additional tasks during slower work periods.

• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support smooth business operations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks as the role evolves, and as necessitated by business need and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous experience of general office administration.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a common-sense approach.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of adapting and taking initiative in a dynamic environment.

• Ideally proficient in Sage accounting software (or similar ERP systems).

• Competent in Excel and spreadsheets. Ideally data reporting, pivot tables and formulas.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Approachable, dependable and accountable. Able to deliver under minimal supervision

• Adaptable team player. Remains flexible and able to switch priorities at short notice, cooperative, and supportive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

• Highly organized and detail oriented. Ensures accurate information, documentation, and daily administrative tasks.

• Proactive and resourceful. Anticipates needs, solves problems efficiently, and looks for ways to improve processes.

• Strong communicator. Interacts clearly and professionally with colleagues, management, and external partners.

This role will be on-site in our Novi office.

Froude Inc. offers a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Please send your resume to jobs@froudedyno.com.

Position: TECHNICAL SALES
Location: Novi, Michigan USA

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Job description

Froude is looking for a Technical Salesperson to develop new business and expand existing business in the Aerospace, Diesel and Marine industries. We desire technically savvy applicants that want to “make things happen” and whose talent will elevate the performance of everyone involved.

We are an expanding design and manufacturing company that makes unique engine test products and systems. We engage with a broad variety of customers including Ford, General Motors, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE and Pratt and Whitney. Our customers are located all over the world including China, South America, India and all of Europe.

Attributes

• Entrepreneurial-spirited individual who enjoys creativity and autonomy while working with a close knit high-performing Sales Team
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the growth culture in small to medium companies
• Thrives in a fast moving, high-energy environment that is new and evolving

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing lines of business and effectively obtain new business
• Build rapport with both internal and external customers
• Provide market feedback to help product development, marketing plans and pricing strategy

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Sales Experience
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electrical products
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Computer literate with Sales Force, Zoho or another CRM

Details

The position is located in Novi, MI. Domestic and international travel is approximately 10-30%. Compensation is dependent on talent, performance and the individual’s overall impact to the company. We offer an excellent benefit package, progressive management, a global customer base and exposure to both high technology and manufacturing environments.

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to jobs@froudedyno.com.

Position: MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER UK

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Renumeration:

• Competitive salary (dependent upon experience)

• 36.75 hour week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm and Fri 8.00am to 12.45pm)

• 25 days plus bank holidays

• Pension

• Company benefits

Contract: Permanent

Company overview:

Froude has been designing, manufacturing and supplying engine test equipment since William Froude invented the water brake dynamometer in 1877 at the request of the British Admiralty to produce a machine capable of absorbing and measuring the power of large naval engines. The group we have today has evolved from the original business named Heenan & Froude.

We produce dynamometer test solutions for our customers to ensure their engine test requirements are met, designed by our mechanical, electrical and software applications engineers.

We have two manufacturing and support centers; Froude Inc. in the USA and Froude Ltd. in Worcester UK. Our facilities manufacture the complete range of hydraulic, (water brakes) eddy current, and AC dynamometers as well as the Go Power line of portable engine dynamometers.

In addition to our range of test cell solutions, Froude offers dynamometer refurbishments, spares, repairs and maintenance contracts within our customer service plans.

We are a globally respected manufacturer renowned for our innovation, engineering excellence, and deep industry heritage.

Role overview

Responsible for mechanical engineering design, product maintenance and application engineering of dynamometers, systems and components with innovation and excellence.

The role focuses primarily on the Froude product line; translating customer requirements and internal initiatives into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable design solutions, ensuring products meet performance, quality, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting continuous improvement and innovation within Froude.

Key duties:

Product design & development

• Contribute to the design, develop and testing of mechanical components and assemblies, using advanced engineering principles and tools.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that new product designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements

• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals and build and test procedures.

• Setup components and bills of materials (BOMs) within Visibility.

Product maintenance

• Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability and manufacturability, leveraging emerging technologies, field data and commissioning, customer & sales feedback.

• Develop solutions for component and system faults identified throughout the product lifecycle.

• Analyse and address product documentation defects, ensuring all related documentation (drawings, manuals, test procedures etc.,) are up to date and accurate.

Application engineering

• Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring all designs meet functional and performance requirements.

Sales, manufacturing, commissioning & customer support

• Collaborate with the sales team to help provide timely responses to customer queries

• Provide technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process, offering insights into product capabilities and limitations.

• Assist in the preparation of proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with customer requirements.

• Support production build, installation and test of products.

• Support technically during installation and commissioning, offering guidance to ensure customer satisfaction.

Professional development & collaboration

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and/or participating in professional societies.

• Stay updated on technology, industry trends and engineering advancements, bringing new ideas for process optimization and product innovation.

• Work closely with other engineering team members, production, and field service personnel to ensure seamless execution of projects

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skill and experience requirements

• HNC/HND or qualified degree.

• Preferably 5 years’ proven working experience in mechanical engineering.

• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE).

• Expertise in Solidworks CAD software for design modelling, drawing generation and analysis.

• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar).

• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc).

• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.

• Creativity and analytical skills.

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.

• Strong technical writing skills.

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested, please email your CV to jobs@froudedyno.com with the reference number JOB-UK-002 in the email subject line.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be subject to a DBS check.