Froude, Inc. USA
41123 Jo Drive, Novi, MI USA
Froude, Ltd. UK
Blackpole Rd, Worcester WR3 8YB
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We are dedicated to providing the right environment for our employees in order for them to excel in their particular field. Investments are continually made, at all levels, in training and development of skills to enable team members to perform to their highest capability. Keep checking back for current openings or follow Froude's LinkedIn Page to be the first to hear of opportunities. This is a successful company with a strong engineering, manufacturing and commercial pedigree.
If you are interested in the exciting fields of automotive, aerospace, marine and industrial power generation, with a worldwide flavor, then Froude could use your skills and provide you with a challenging and exciting work environment.
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Current Openings in Novi MI USA:
Position: PRODUCTION & SHIPPING TECHNICIAN
Location: Novi, Michigan USA
Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
Purpose of Job
To ship, receive, and deliver supplies, materials and equipment, and maintain inventory control and records, support operations in mechanical and electronic build.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Shipping and receiving
• Receive and unload freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Check for damaged goods
• Verify quantity and quality of order
• Verify items received with purchase order
• Wrap, package, and ship supplies
• Deliver and retrieve supplies to and from work or storage areas
• Tag and issues supplies
• Stock shelves and rotates inventory
• May receive, store, and ship flammable, caustic and hazardous material
• May assemble and move furniture; may maintain equipment and basic vehicle maintenance.
Inventory maintenance and clerical
• Participates in physical inventories of warehouse and/or supply yard
• Maintain inventory records by adding or deleting supplies as they are shipped or received
• Operate a personal computer to access, enter, and correct information
• Answers phones and provides information using customer service skills
• May provide advice regarding supplies or property including price and availability
• May prepare damage claims for supervisor's review and signature
• May coordinate disposal of surplus property and manage records retention.
Mechanical/Electronic Assembler
• Perform some electronic/mechanical assembly
• Support production as needed
Other areas
• Daily housekeeping in the warehouse and grounds as needed
• Basic vehicle maintenance
Delivery and Pick-up
• Delivery and pickup of various materials, parts, equipment, in support of production.
General Statement
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives of Froude.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
- Experience: handling, storing, and shipping materials or supplies; operating material handling equipment; accessing information on a computer; reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Willingness to be trained on the operation of power and/or hand tools; and provide information to customers; bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift; clean and maintain a safe working environment.
- Experience in electronic assembly, general mechanical build & test and/or field work a plus
Job Relationships
Responsible to: Production Manager
Liaison with: Sales, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, Vendors, Customers
Please respond with a cover letter and resume to jobs@froudedyno.com.
Current Openings in Worcester UK:
Position: AFTERMARKET SALES ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK
Renumeration:
• Competitive salary (dependent upon experience and pro rata to working hours)
• 36.75 hour week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm and Fri 8.00am to 12.45pm). Will consider reduced/part time hours
• 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata to working hours)
• Pension
• Company benefits
Contract: Permanent
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
Role overview
To drive growth within our aftermarket segment, focusing on dynamometer systems and related testing equipment.
Manage customer relationships, process quotations, and identify opportunities for parts, services, and upgrade sales, while also supporting basic promotional and marketing initiatives to increase customer engagement.
Combine inside sales with responsibility for coordinating internal promotional activities (e.g., campaigns, email outreach, trade show support) aimed at enhancing visibility and uptake of aftermarket offerings
Key duties include:
• Respond to incoming customer inquiries related to spare parts, service packages, and upgrades.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations in coordination with engineering, service, and purchasing teams.
• Proactively reach out to existing customers to promote service contracts, calibration services, parts, training packages etc.
• Monitor customer order history to identify potential new opportunities and recommend aftermarket solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities in CRM systems.
• Support field service teams by coordinating follow-up sales related to completed service jobs or customer feedback.
• Collaborate with Service Planners to identify parts/service opportunities during planning discussions.
• Coordinate small-scale marketing campaigns and promotions related to aftermarket services (e.g., email newsletters, seasonal offers).
Skill and experience requirements
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in internal sales, customer service, or parts sales; preferably in the industrial or test equipment sector.
• Understanding of mechanical/electromechanical systems, ideally in engine dynamometers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems (e.g. Zoho).
• Experience in preparing quotations and coordinating with technical departments.
• Comfortable with light marketing/promotion tasks. Experience with basic design tools or email marketing software is an advantage.
If this sounds exciting and you’re interested, please email your CV to jobs@froudedyno.com with the reference number JOB-UK-001 in the email subject line.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and may be subject to a DBS check.
Check back periodically for openings.
Froude dynamometers are renowned the world over as high quality, reliable and accurate. Our test equipment will provide a return on your investment for many years.
Froude, Inc.
41123 Jo Drive, Novi, MI 48375 USA
Froude, Ltd.
Blackpole Road, Worcester WR3 8YB