At a Glance
- Tasks: Support CNC machine operations and deliver customer training while solving technical challenges.
- Company: Established engineering firm known for innovation in CNC machining and automation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, private healthcare, and generous leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in advanced manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC machines and strong engineering background required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A long-established engineering organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer to support both pre-sales and post-sales technical activities. The company is a recognised leader in high-speed CNC machining, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies, supplying customers across the UK.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at a modern UK facility, with regular nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You will play a key role in delivering customer training, supporting engineering projects, and providing technical applications support to maximise machine performance and customer satisfaction.
The organisation prides itself on a supportive, inclusive working environment and offers long-term progression, specialist product training, and an excellent benefits package.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company vehicle (including private fuel benefit)
- Mobile phone
- Enhanced pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Private healthcare scheme (option to include family members)
- Medical cash plan
- Life insurance
- Income protection scheme
- Critical illness cover
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for length of service
- Employee discount platform
- Employee assistance programme
- 36-hour working week with early finish on Fridays
Key Responsibilities
- Commission and set up CNC machines for production
- Deliver comprehensive customer training on machine operation and programming
- Apply production engineering expertise to develop efficient machining processes
- Provide technical support and problem-solving for customer applications
- Select cutting tools and optimise tooling strategies
- Develop fixturing, work-holding and process improvements
- Identify opportunities for product and process enhancement
About You
You will have a strong engineering background in CNC machine tools, gained through experience with a machine tool manufacturer, distributor, or in a CNC programming/operation role.
Technical Competencies
- Skilled in operating and programming 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Proficient with FANUC controls (operation and programming)
- CAD/CAM experience
- Strong understanding of production engineering principles
- Time-served engineer preferred
- Competent in interpreting engineering drawings
Personal Attributes
- Confident working independently or within a team
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Able to deliver clear technical guidance and training
- Committed to high standards of quality, safety and professionalism
- Effective communicator across cross-functional departments
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