Application Specialist

Job Title: Application Specialist
Job ID: R0095401
Location: Shanghai/Jiangsu/Zhejiang
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary (3 years contract)

Are you a professional engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment? At Dormer Pramet, we believe in going the extra mile for our customers. As an Application Specialist, you will be at the forefront of driving business success, forging strong connections, and delivering solutions that make a difference. If you have a passion for growth and a results-driven mindset, this is the role for you.
About the role
As an Application Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in growing market share, introducing new products, and strengthening customer relationships.
This role will be based in Shanghai/Jiangsu/Zhejiang and report to South Regional Sales Manager.

Key responsibilities

1. End‑Customer Support & Strategic Alignment

· Provide comprehensive support to end customers within the assigned segments and regions, ensuring all activities are fully aligned with Dormer Pramet’s strategic direction.
· Proactively identify customer pain points and process requirements, delivering tailored solutions to strengthen customer loyalty and steadily increase market share.

2. Competency Development in Product & Application

· Systematically enhance the product and application expertise of both the direct (internal sales/technical) and indirect (channel partner) teams through targeted training and coaching.
· Actively engage in resolving complex technical application challenges, directly generating measurable value for end customers through improved efficiency or cost reduction.

3. Internal Collaboration & New Product Trials

· Maintain regular communication with the global product team to ensure regional initiatives remain synchronized with the global product roadmap and updates.
· Partner with the segment service team to lead or actively participate in new product testing, driving the validation process and accelerating time‑to‑market for new applications.

4. Competitive Intelligence Gathering

· Systematically collect and analyze competitor intelligence, including product specifications, pricing strategies, marketing activities, and customer feedback.
· Transform findings into actionable comparative insights to support timely strategic adjustments and product positioning decisions at the regional level.

About you

If you're excited to contribute and make a difference, we'd love to connect with you!

•    Must possess a university/colleague degree in Mechanical or related field. 
•    Workable English both in spoken and written English.
•    Very good technical understanding and product knowledge.
•    Self-initiative and self-disciplined; good interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Strong channel/distributor management experience.
•    Open-minded, ability to work under pressure and frequently travel domestically as required.

What we do?

We are dedicated to making the world safer for everyone. Our team of almost 2,000 employees is committed to improving the manufacturing industry. We work together globally with one goal: to provide reliability to our partners and ensure our tools have a positive impact on both people and our communities.

What we offer?

By joining our team, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce spread across more than 20 countries around the world. At every stage of your career, you'll be supported by over a century of knowledge and expertise, with opportunities to grow and develop in whichever path you choose. By supporting you, we're helping to build a prosperous and sustainable industry for everyone.

How to apply?

Send your application no later than September.01, 2026.  
 
As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you may receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.

Contact information

For further information about this position please contact:
Nancy Chen at Nancy.chen@dormerpramet.com
Sue Gu at sue.gu@sandvik.com

About the company

Dormer Pramet is a leading global supplier of metal cutting tools and related services, part of Sandvik Group. The manufacturing industry has always been about working together. We exist to protect that legacy, leading the way with a globally connected network of manufacturers, partners and suppliers to deliver certainty at every turn. We serve over 100 markets worldwide through our enhanced distribution network, ensuring greater reach and reliability. Whenever or wherever there’s a need for cutting tools, we’re there to deliver. For customers, and for the entire manufacturing community.