Mechanical Applications Engineer

Recruit Engineering; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare

Medical cash plan

Life insurance

Income protection

Critical illness cover

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee discount platform

Employee assistance programme

36-hour working week with early finish

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking an Applications Engineer to support pre-sales and post-sales technical activities in high-speed CNC machining and automation technologies. The role is based at a modern UK facility with regular nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays, delivering customer training and engineering project support to maximise machine performance and customer satisfaction.

You will bring a strong engineering background in CNC machine tools, with experience in machining

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with CNC machine tools
• Experience with machine tool manufacturing, distribution or CNC programming/operation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Commission and set up CNC machines for production
• Deliver comprehensive customer training on machine operation and programming
• Develop machining processes for efficient production
• Provide technical support for customer applications
• Select cutting tools and optimise tooling strategies
• Develop fixturing and process improvements
• Identify opportunities for product/process enhancements

Skills

4-axis CNC milling

5-axis CNC milling

FANUC controls

CAD/CAM

Engineering drawings interpretation

Production engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Applications Engineer - CNC & Automation

Salary:- £50k base + Car + Equipment + Bonus

A long-established engineering organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer to support both pre-sales and post-sales technical activities. The company is a recognised leader in high-speed CNC machining, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies, supplying customers across the UK.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at a modern UK facility, with regular nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You will play a key role in delivering customer training, supporting engineering projects, and providing technical applications support to maximise machine performance and customer satisfaction.

The organisation pride itself on a supportive, inclusive working environment and offers long-term progression, specialist product training, and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)


• Company vehicle (including private fuel benefit)


• Mobile phone


• Enhanced pension scheme with generous employer contributions


• Private healthcare scheme (option to include family members)


• Medical cash plan


• Life insurance


• Income protection scheme


• Critical illness cover


• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for length of service


• Employee discount platform


• Employee assistance programme


• 36-hour working week with early finish on Fridays

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and set up CNC machines for production


• Deliver comprehensive customer training on machine operation and programming


• Apply production engineering expertise to develop efficient machining processes
  
• Provide technical support and problem-solving for customer applications


• Select cutting tools and optimise tooling strategies


• Develop fixturing, work-holding and process improvements


• Identify opportunities for product and process enhancement

About You

You will have a strong engineering background in CNC machine tools, gained through experience with a machine tool manufacturer, distributor, or in a CNC programming/operation role.

Technical Competencies

• Skilled in operating and programming 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines


• Proficient with FANUC controls (operation and programming)


• CAD/CAM experience


• Strong understanding of production engineering principles


• Time-served engineer preferred


• Competent in interpreting engineering drawings

Personal Attributes

• Confident working independently or within a team


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Able to deliver clear technical guidance and training


• Committed to high standards of quality, safety and professionalism


• Effective communicator across cross-functional departments

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