CNC Applications Engineer

KPJ Group; Wolverton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

One day home working per week

Private healthcare

5% pension

Collective bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

KPJ Group is seeking a CNC Applications Engineer to join their Milton Keynes team. The role involves assessing CAD drawings, programming and setting up components, and demonstrating 3- and 5-axis CNC capabilities.

You will advise on tooling, cutting strategies and process improvements, while supporting customers and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate has proven CNC machining experience, can take CAD models to finished parts, and holds a full UK driving licence with willingness to

Qualifications

• Proven CNC machining experience.
• Ability to take a CAD model/drawing through to finished part.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and Germany.

Responsibilities

• Assess drawings and CAD models to determine the best machining approach.
• Program, set up, and run components on CNC machines.
• Demonstrate capabilities of 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Customer facing

Problem solving

CAD interpretation

Tools

CAD software

G-code

Job description

We’re looking for a CNC Applications Engineer to join a CNC machinery business in Milton Keynes.

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