Process Engineer

Fives Intralogistics; Villa Cortese; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives Pietro Carnaghi S.p.A., part of the Fives Group, seeks a Senior Application & Process Engineer to help customers optimize machining processes and define effective technical solutions for large-scale components. You will work across the project lifecycle from pre-sales to process validation, supporting sales with technical studies, cycle time estimates, and machine configurations.

A Master’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience are required; fluency

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in machining processes or applications engineering.
• Experience with large machine tools or advanced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess feasibility of complex machining applications and define manufacturing solutions.
• Support the sales team with technical studies, machining strategies and cycle time estimates.
• Define machine configurations, accessories and clamping solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Collaborate on the development of post-processors and programming tools.
• Participate in machining trials, machine acceptance tests and customer project start-ups.
• Advise customers on process optimization and advanced machining technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer collaboration

Machining process optimization

Reading mechanical drawings

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX CAM

Mastercam

TopSolid

Job description

Fives Pietro Carnaghi S.p.A., part of the Fives Group, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of large machine tools for the aerospace, energy, naval and defense industries.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Application & Process Engineer who will help customers optimize their machining processes and define the most effective technical solutions for complex and large-scale components.

Your Mission

As a key technical contributor, you will work across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-sales engineering to process validation and customer support.

You Will

• Assess the feasibility of complex machining applications and define optimal manufacturing solutions.
• Support the sales team with technical studies, machining strategies and cycle time estimates.
• Define machine configurations, accessories and clamping solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Collaborate on the development of post-processors and programming tools.
• Participate in machining trials, machine acceptance tests and customer project start-ups.
• Advise customers on process optimization and advanced machining technologies.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Passion for manufacturing technology and innovation.
• Pragmatic approach focused on real-world industrial applications.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, sales teams and engineering departments.
• Curiosity and willingness to explore new machining technologies.

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in machining processes, industrialization, applications engineering or machining methods.
• Experience in machine tools, large machining centres or advanced manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in 3- to 5-axis machining and turning (better if vertical turning).
• Experience with CAM software such as NX CAM, Mastercam, TopSolid or similar.
• Knowledge of fixturing, tooling and machining process optimization.
• Understanding of CNC programming and Siemens Sinumerik environments.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and 3D models.
• Fluent English.

Why Join Fives Pietro Carnaghi?

• Work on some of the world's largest and most advanced machine tools.
• Contribute to prestigious projects in aerospace, energy, defense and naval sectors.
• Join a highly skilled international team within the Fives Group.
• Combine engineering, innovation, customer interaction and advanced manufacturing.
• Grow your expertise in cutting-edge machining technologies and digital manufacturing solutions.