CNC Applications Engineer

We’re looking for a CNC Applications Engineer to join a CNC machinery business in Milton Keynes. This is a role suited to someone with proven CNC machining experience, as you will be taking components from CAD model or drawing through to programming, machining and finished production.

• £45,000 – £55,000 p/a
• Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm
• Flexible working hours
• One day working from home per week
• Collective bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown, separate from the holiday allowance
• 5% pension
• Private healthcare
• Work laptop and phone

• Assessing drawings and CAD models to determine the best machining approach
• Taking components through programming, machine setup and finished production
• Completing feasibility studies, sample machining and proof-of-concept work
• Demonstrating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machine capabilities
• Advising on tooling, cutting strategies, work holding and process improvements
• Troubleshooting machining issues and recommending corrective action
• Providing technical guidance and machine training to customers
• Working with machine, tooling and software suppliers to develop manufacturing solutions
• Producing demonstration parts and application examples

• Proven CNC machining experience
• Ability to take a component from CAD model or drawing through to finished part
• Strong CNC programming, machine setup, tooling and machining knowledge
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or applications environment
• Ability to communicate with customers, sales teams, suppliers and internal departments
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and Germany when required