Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Coventry West Midlands
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Location: Coventry
Commutable from: Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Birmingham
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm
Overseas Travel Required
About the Company
A well-established specialist machine tool manufacturer is currently looking to recruit an experienced Machine Tool Applications Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within an advanced engineering environment supporting high-precision CNC grinding and machining applications across global customer sites.
The Role
As a Machine Tool Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for machine programming, setup, testing, installation, and customer support across a range of CNC grinding and machining applications.
Understanding and writing CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840 controls
Grinding and machining components to engineering drawings
Programming and setting machines for grinding customer sample parts
Developing processes to optimise machine cycles
Installing NC standard machine cycles and operational data
Carrying out full functional testing of machines to internal procedures
Preparing machines and associated equipment for PDI and customer installation
Carrying out machine installations, testing, and customer training globally
Providing technical sales support including tooling and time studies
Supporting customers with aftersales technical support
Assisting with product improvements and development activities
About You
To be considered for this position, you should have:
Previous experience programming and setting CNC machines
Experience with 3 to 5 axis CNC machinery
Siemens controls experience preferred, ideally Siemens 840D
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances
Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support customers
Willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites globally
Ability to work safely and follow structured health and safety procedures
Good organisational and reporting skills
Competent IT skills including office software packages
Desirable Experience
Grinding experience including threads, worms, and gears
Ability to read machine parts lists, assembly drawings, and basic electrical drawings
How to Apply
To apply for the Machine Tool Applications Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps