Aerospace Applications Engineer — Multi-Axis Machining

Makino; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Makino is seeking an Aerospace Applications Engineer to support the sales force from an applications engineering viewpoint, with a focus on aerospace structural components and engine manufacturing for test cuts, machine demonstrations, and customer startup and training.

This role covers the Mid Central region (TX, KS, OK, MO) and emphasizes multi-axis (3, 4, 5 axis) machining on state-of-the-art Makino machines. Travel will be regional as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent in a technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience with aerospace structural and/or engine type component manufacturing.
• 3-5 years of experience with setup, programming, and operations of multi-axis (3, 4 & 5 axis) machining centers.
• Prior experience with Makino machine operation (Pro-5 controller preferred).
• Willingness to travel, mostly regionally (30-40%).

Responsibilities

• Perform test cuts and machine demonstrations for aerospace parts - both structural and engine components.
• Provide applications engineering support to sales by visiting customer facilities and assisting with potential machine and turnkey proposals.
• Set-up, generating NC program, build tooling, conducting prove-out, and completing test cut requests from sales inquiries leading to machine orders.
• Perform customer start-up training and transfer technical knowledge at customer facilities.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Multi-axis machining

Team player

Customer interfacing

MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

Pro-5 controller

Job description

Makino is seeking an Aerospace Applications Engineer to support the sales force from an applications engineering viewpoint, with a focus on aerospace structural components and engine manufacturing for test cuts, machine demonstrations, and customer startup and training.

This role covers the Mid Central region (TX, KS, OK, MO) and emphasizes multi-axis (3, 4, 5 axis) machining on state-of-the-art Makino machines. Travel will be regional as required.