Senior Applications Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A machine tool distribution company in Birmingham is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical solutions for customers. Responsibilities include managing projects, conducting machine training, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in related roles, strong communication skills, and a deep knowledge of CNC machining. This position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive health benefits

3+ Weeks’ Vacation

10 Company Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 8-10 years industry experience in engineering roles.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Exceptional communication skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for customer projects.
• Manage turnkey projects to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct customer training on machine operations.

Skills

CNC Programming

Technical Support

Project Management

Machine Tool Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

A.S/B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens UG/NX

G-Code

Job description

Overview

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third , family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Responsibilities

• As an Applications Engineer you will use your technical skills to identify and provide dependable solutions for our diverse customer base. Managing turnkey projects, demonstrations, and other customer related projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The Applications Engineer is the first line of support for our customer experience. The person filling this role is responsible for handling multiple high-level technical tasks that surround the use and implementation of CAM software, CNC Machining of complex parts, and working on multi–Axis CNC Machines. The Engineer will also work with pre-sales to assist on quotes for customers application. Being flexible to work on multiple tasks at one time.
• What You Will Contribute:
  • Machine training on OKUMA OSP controls
  • Managing turnkey projects, demonstrations, and other customer related projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
  • Conducting customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey
  • Making accurate cost estimates, time studies, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
  • Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes and/ or multi-tasking machines
  • Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company
  • Provide technical support to existing customers
  • Documentation for engineering systems
  • Customer part programs using G-Code and Post Processor
  • Siemens UG/NX training and experience
  • 5 Axis and Mill-Turn machines experience

Qualifications

• A.S/B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or 10 years of related field service
• 8-10 years industry experience as a CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, Applications Engineer, etc.
• 8-10 years CAD/CAM Experience
• Experience with CNC machining, part programming and knowledge of the manufacturing industry
• Cross functional team collaboration
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (word, excel, power point)
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills

What’s in it for You

• We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and physical requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition #1247B