Application Engineer

Energy Jobline CVL; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Applications Engineer specializing in milling and turning. The role involves providing technical support, programming CNC machines, and collaborating with teams to optimize processes. The successful candidate will travel across the UK and potentially internationally. Ideal applicants will have strong CNC programming skills and knowledge of milling and turning applications.

Benefits

20 days' holiday

Company car

Health scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in precision applications or machine tool engineering.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machine setup.
• Hands-on experience with CNC controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on milling and turning applications.
• Program CNCs and optimise toolpaths.
• Assist with machine installations and operator training.
• Travel across the UK as required.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem solving

Communication

Milling and turning knowledge

Tools

FANUC controls

CAD/CAM

Job description

Overview

Applications Engineer - Milling & Turning

Location and Benefits

• 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)

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 measurement methods
• Hands-on with CNC controls: FANUC, OSP (Okuma) or Makino
• CAD/CAM knowledge a plus (e.g., Fusion, Mastercam, hyperMILL)
• Excellent problem solving and communication; able to work independently on customer sites
• Willing to travel UK-wide; open to overseas training (Germany/Japan)
• Full UK driving licence; right to work in the UK

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief note on recent milling/turning optimisation projects, including controls used and cycle-time/quality outcomes.

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