CNC Applications Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£55k

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Flexible working hours

One day WFH per week

Collective bonus scheme

25 days holiday + BH

Christmas shutdown

Pension 5%

Private healthcare

Work laptop and phone

Job summary

KPJ Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled CNC Applications Engineer to take components from CAD drawings through programming, setup and finished production. You will assess drawings, select tooling and optimize machining strategies to deliver accurate parts on time.

The role requires proven CNC machining experience, strong programming and empathy for customers. You will travel to customer sites as needed and collaborate with suppliers, sales and internal teams to develop manufacturing

Qualifications

• 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 environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess drawings and CAD models to determine the best machining approach.
• Take components through programming, machine setup and finished production.
• Complete feasibility studies, sample machining and proof-of-concept work.
• Demonstrate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machine capabilities.
• Advise on tooling, cutting strategies, workholding and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend corrective action.
• Provide technical guidance and machine training to customers.
• Work with machine, tooling and software suppliers to develop manufacturing solutions.
• Produce demonstration parts and application examples.

Skills

CNC machining experience

CNC programming

Machine setup and tooling

Customer-facing communication

Job description

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 you will 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