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. What’s on offer? * £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 What will you be doing as a CNC Applications Engineer? * 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, workholding 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 What will you need? * 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 Interested? Apply today or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted