Application Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Applications Engineer specializing in milling and turning. This role requires a strong background in CNC programming and the ability to provide technical support across various applications. Key responsibilities include optimizing processes, conducting trials, and assisting with installations. Ideal candidates will travel within the UK and occasionally internationally. Competitive salary range is offered, along with generous benefits including holiday and health schemes.

Benefits

20 days' holiday

Company car

Mobile phone

Health scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in precision applications or machine tool engineering.
• Strong knowledge of milling, turning, tooling, and fixturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on milling/turning applications.
• Develop strategies to improve cycle time and quality.
• Program CNCs and conduct validations.
• Assist with machine installations and training.
• Produce clear documentation for processes.
• Deliver turnkey solutions in collaboration with teams.
• Troubleshoot issues on customer sites.

Skills

CNC programming

Milling and turning expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Process optimization

Job description

Applications Engineer - Milling & Turning

Location: South of England; ideally along/near the M1 corridor (e.g., Northampton, MK, Luton, Watford). UK travel required; occasional international.

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 DOE

Benefits: 20 days' holiday, company car, AllStar fuel card, mobile phone, health scheme, life insurance, 5.5% salary contribution (company scheme)

Company overview

One of the UK's leading machine tool agents, supplying high-end milling and turning technology and partnering with blue-chip manufacturers. Stable growth, strong training culture, and long-term career development.

Role overview

Provide applications support across milling and turning. You'll program at the control and via CAD/CAM, optimise processes, run trials and validations, and support installs, commissioning and operator training.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support on milling/turning applications and machining processes
• Develop and implement strategies to improve cycle time, quality and throughput
• Program CNCs and optimise toolpaths; conduct trials, time studies and validation
• Assist with machine installations, commissioning and operator training
• Produce clear documentation (setup sheets, programs, process notes)
• Collaborate with sales, service and R&D to deliver turnkey solutions
• Troubleshoot issues on customer sites; maintain high customer satisfaction
• Travel across the UK and occasionally overseas as required

Requirements

• Proven background in precision applications, CNC programming or machine tool engineering
• Strong knowledge of milling and turning, tooling, fixturing and machine setup
• Able to read drawings and engineering specs; confident with