EDM Applications Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based machine tool specialist is looking for an engineer to expand its Applications team within the EDM Department. The role involves delivering training, supporting pre-sales activities, and managing turnkey engineering projects with significant customer interaction and travel throughout the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in EDM machine tool environments (Wire EDM, Sink EDM, or Fast Hole Drilling).
• Hands-on background as a Production Engineer or CNC Machine Tool Setter/Operator is advantageous.
• High level of self-motivation and organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth customer training on EDM machine operation.
• Contribute to pre-sales support through cycle time estimations.
• Manage project implementation and deliver high-value engineering solutions.

Skills

EDM machine operation

Programming

Maintenance

Time management

Communication

Tools

CAM software

Job description

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Our client , a leading UK-based machine tool specialist is expanding its Applications team within the EDM Team and seeking an engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

This business specialises in delivering engineered solutions for the aerospace market in relation to EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machine tools from stand-alone machines to fully automated manufacturing cells.

The role will require travel across the UK and Ireland to meet with customers as required therefore a willingness to travel is needed.

The successful candidate will be required to engage with customers to deliver tailoredtrainingon products, supportpre-sales activity and manage thefull delivery of turnkey engineering packages.

This would suit individuals with previous experience in a similar role or candidate with a background in Production Engineering related to EDM Machining.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth customer training courses covering EDM machine operation, programming, and maintenance
• Contribute to pre-sales support through component test cuts, cycle time estimations, and fixture planning
• Develop machining strategies and create CNC programs (ISO and CAM-based)
• Manage prove-out, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Acceptance Criteria on customer sites
• Work independently or as part of a team to deliver high-value engineering solutions
• Travel throughout the UK and Ireland to oversee turnkey project implementation

Skills/ Experience

• Demonstrable background working within an EDM machine tool environment (Wire EDM, Sink EDM, or Fast Hole Drilling)
• Hands-on background as a Production Engineer or CNC Machine Tool Setter/Operator (Advantageous)
• Exposure to CAM software for program generation and simulation (advantageous)
• High level ofself-motivation, organisation, and effective time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills