CNC Applications Engineer

As a machine tools applications engineer in the machine tools industry, you will help customers maximise the productivity and efficiency of their CNC mill-turn machines.

Working closely with the sales, engineering, and customer support team, you’ll be responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and providing technical solutions tailored to customers' specific manufacturing requirements.

The Role - CNC Applications Engineer:

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Serve as liaison between UK subsidiary, and international customer base

- Represent the company’s technical and strategic interests with professionalism

Technical Solution Development:

- Design machining processes and tool selection based on customer needs

- Develop accurate tooling lists and ensure optimal machine configuration

Sales & Market Support:

- Provide technical support to sales, including pre-sales consultations

- Assist in creating customer-specific technical proposals

Implementation & Training:

- Manage and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

- Deliver customer training and ensure effective technology transfer

Strategic Market Development:

- Support applications in designated international markets

- Drive technical improvements

Proven experience as an Applications Engineer with CNC mill-turn machines or 5-axis machinery

- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, or Fusion 360).

- Siemens Controls experience and knowledge - Essential

- Turnkey management experience, with the ability to manage multiple clients or projects simultaneously.

- Familiarity with machining processes, particularly in multi-axis mill-turn environments.

- HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (desirable)

- Ability to travel to customer sites as required (both nationally and internationally)

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills, with experience in customer training and support.

Starting base £50k-£55k (dependent on experience)

- 38.5 hour working week Monday-Friday

- Enhanced Overtime x1.5

- Specialist Training

- Company Vehicle (Hybrid)

- Expenses when working on-site

- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

- Long-term scope and progression

- Company Pension Scheme