Advanced Milling Specialist-CNC Machine Tools

Swift Placement and Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Education Assistance

401(k) Plan

Great opportunity for career growth

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Application Engineer, Advanced Milling Specialist. This role supports sales growth by providing advanced CNC milling expertise, application support, and customer training. Travel is approximately 50-75% across North America, requiring a valid driver’s license and passport.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Machining or related fields, with over 5 years of advanced CNC programming experience. The position offers medical, dental, vision benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced CNC programming and machining experience, including 5-axis machining.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills; advanced knowledge of GD&T, inspection tools, and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and consultative support to sales teams throughout the sales and post-installation process.
• Develop application-specific solutions in collaboration with sales, product managers, OEMs, and tooling/workholding partners.
• Create and deliver machine demonstrations and technical sales materials.
• Lead advanced machining training for customers and internal application engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues for customers.
• Represent Methods at trade shows and technical forums.
• Build strong customer relationships to support retention and growth.

Skills

Advanced CNC programming

5-axis machining

CAD/CAM skills

GD&T knowledge

Inspection tools knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Machining, Toolmaking, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Can live in IL, MI, or NC

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. supplies high-quality, high-precision machine tools and automation solutions, and designs integrated custom machining processes and systems. Headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and in operation since 1958, Methods provides an end-to-end portfolio of best-in-class products, engineering, service, parts, training, and integration. Methods has more than 300 employees, seven technology centers, one high precision machining center, and has installed in excess of 45,000 machines throughout North America.

Position Overview

The Application Engineer, Advanced Milling Specialist supports sales growth and customer success across North America by providing advanced CNC milling expertise, application support, customer training, and machine demonstrations. This role partners closely with Sales, Product Management, OEMs, and customers to deliver competitive machining solutions and successful installations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) Plan
• Great opportunity for career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and consultative support to sales teams throughout the sales and post-installation process.
• Develop application-specific solutions in collaboration with sales, product managers, OEMs, and tooling/workholding partners.
• Create and deliver machine demonstrations, sample parts, and technical sales materials.
• Lead advanced machining training for customers and internal application engineers.
• Support service teams and customers by troubleshooting complex application issues.
• Represent Methods at trade shows, industry events, and technical forums.
• Build strong customer relationships to support retention and future growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Machining, Toolmaking, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of advanced CNC programming and machining experience, including 5-axis machining.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills; advanced knowledge of GD&T, inspection tools, and machining processes.
• Advanced experience with Fanuc controls.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Travel

• Approximately 50-75% North American travel, with occasional international travel as required. A valid driver’s license and passport is required, with no restrictions on entering Canada, Mexico or Japan.