CNC Process Engineer — Aerospace Machining

Shillito Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shillito Group in Sheffield is seeking an Application Engineer to work hands-on with CNC milling and turning, including 5-axis mill/turn. The role involves improving processes, data capture, and clear communication with customers.

You’ll review methods, introduce better setups, run time studies, and design fixturing when needed. Experience with Siemens NX, Vericut RMVM, and ISO G-code is valuable. The position is full-time with start ASAP and circa £50k.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating, setting and programming CNC machines for milling and turning.
• 5-axis mill/turn experience ideal.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills, Siemens NX preferred.
• Experience working to Rolls-Royce standards is advantageous.
• Fixturing design experience.
• Vericut or RMVM experience.
• Probing cycles for setup and in-process inspection.
• Siemens Sinumerik controls knowledge.
• Practical, problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Review and tighten machining methods for better process control and consistency.
• Build process control into jobs with probing, setup aids and reliable data.
• Diagnose root causes before changes using first-principles thinking.
• Challenge slow or over-complicated processes and drive improvements.
• Understand machine kinematics and capabilities.
• Run time studies to identify real savings on customer parts.
• Design custom fixturing or tooling when standard approaches fail.
• Explain methodologies clearly to customers and colleagues.
• Work as part of a team and share ideas.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis milling/turn

CAD/CAM

Siemens NX

Vericut RMVM

G-code programming

Fixture design

Siemens Sinumerik

Problem solving

Tools

Vericut RMVM

Job description

Shillito Group in Sheffield is seeking an Application Engineer to work hands-on with CNC milling and turning, including 5-axis mill/turn. The role involves improving processes, data capture, and clear communication with customers.

You’ll review methods, introduce better setups, run time studies, and design fixturing when needed. Experience with Siemens NX, Vericut RMVM, and ISO G-code is valuable. The position is full-time with start ASAP and circa £50k.