CNC Applications Engineer in Nottingham

Job Description CNC Applications Engineer \n Location: Coventry, West Midlands Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Industry: Precision Engineering / CNC Machining \n About the Client \n Our client is a leading provider of precision machining solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, rail, construction and trailer industries. \n As part of their continued investment and expansion, they are relocating their engineering operation to Coventry and are looking to strengthen their CNC machining capability with an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Applications Engineer . \n This is a hands-on role for an experienced CNC milling professional who enjoys being involved in the complete machining process - from programming and setting through to proving out new products, solving manufacturing issues and improving existing processes. \n The successful candidate will play an important role in introducing new work to the business and ensuring that machining processes are efficient, repeatable and commercially viable. \n The Role \n Working closely with the Engineering and Production teams, you will be responsible for programming, setting and proving out CNC milling work, with a particular focus on the successful introduction of new products into production. \n You will use your practical machining knowledge to identify and resolve issues on the machine, optimise machining processes and improve cycle times, quality and productivity. \n This is a hands-on position , rather than a purely office-based programming or applications role. \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Programme CNC milling machines for new and existing components. \n Set and operate CNC milling machines to prove out programmes and processes. \n Take new products from drawing through programming, setup, prove-out and into production. \n Develop efficient machining strategies, tooling and cutting parameters. \n Prove out first-off components and make programme/process adjustments where required. \n Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional and process issues. \n Optimise existing CNC programmes to improve cycle times, quality and repeatability. \n Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. \n Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues. \n Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and customer specifications. \n Select appropriate tooling, workholding and machining strategies. \n Support the introduction of new products and NPI projects. \n Carry out feasibility assessments and identify potential manufacturing issues before production. \n Assist with estimating machining times and manufacturing costs where required. \n Maintain accurate CNC programmes and associated manufacturing documentation. \n Support continuous improvement activities across the machining operation. \n Share technical knowledge and best practice with CNC operators and other members of the engineering team. \n \n Candidate Requirements \n Essential \n \n Proven experience in a CNC milling programming role within a precision machining environment. \n \n \n Strong practical experience of CNC milling , including setting and proving out programmes. \n \n \n Experience with Fanuc controls \n Ability to programme CNC milling machines from engineering drawings and CAD models. \n Strong understanding of cutting tools, tooling selection, speeds, feeds and machining strategies. \n Experience proving out new products and resolving machining issues at the machine. \n Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T. \n Ability to identify opportunities to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times. \n Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to manufacturing challenges. \n Experience working with low-volume/high-value or complex precision components. \n \n Desirable \n \n Experience with Solidworks and Solidcam \n Experience machining cast iron castings. \n Experience within automotive, rail, heavy vehicle, construction or other precision engineering sectors. \n Experience with probing and tool measurement systems. \n HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification. \n Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI or similar NPI processes. \n Experience working within ISO9001/IATF16949 environments. \n \n What We're Looking For \n We are looking for someone who is genuinely hands-on and enjoys machining . \n This role would suit an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer who wants to take greater ownership of new product introduction and process development, rather than moving into a purely supervisory or office-based engineering position. \n You should be comfortable getting involved at the machine, making adjustments, testing different approaches and finding practical solutions when a new component isn't machining as expected. \n The ability to look at a drawing and understand how best to manufacture the component , then programme and prove that proce