Application Engineer

Makino Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits (401(k))

Professional development & training

Paid time off – 3 weeks first year

Job summary

Makino Inc. is seeking an Aerospace Applications Engineer to support the sales force from a technical perspective, focusing on aerospace structural and engine components for tests, demos, startup and training. This role involves 3-, 4-, and 5-axis high-speed machining on state-of-the-art machines across the Mid Central region (TX, KS, OK, MO).

You will perform test cuts, assist with turnkey proposals, generate NC programs, and train customers onsite while traveling regionally 30–40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent in a technical field, or 5+ years related experience.
• 3–5 years of experience with aerospace structural and/or engine-type components.
• 3–5 years of 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 regionally (30–40%).

Responsibilities

• Perform test cuts and machine demonstrations for aerospace parts (structural and engine components).
• Provide applications engineering support to sales visiting customer facilities and assisting with machine turnkey proposals.
• Set up, generate NC programs, build tooling, conduct prove-out, and handle test cut requests from sales inquiries.
• Conduct customer start-up training and transfer technical knowledge at customer facilities.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Team collaboration

Customer interfacing

Technical problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

Makino Pro-5 controller

Job description

Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. As a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tool technology, Makino enables its customers to realize the highest level of quality with the fastest time to market. When companies make the parts that matter for automotive, aerospace, medical, die-mold and other industries worldwide, they make them with Makino.

The Opportunity

The Aerospace Applications Engineer is responsible for supporting the sales force, from a technical applications engineering viewpoint, with primary focus on aerospace structural components and aerospace engine component manufacturing for test cuts, machine demonstrations and customer startup and training. This is an opportunity to focus your experience with multi-axis (3, 4, and 5 axis), high speed machining techniques, and disciplines working on the most state-of-the-art machines in the industry.

This position will cover the Mid Central region (TX, KS, OK and MO).

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Skills

• Proficient in CAD/CAM generated CNC programming - is preferred
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface with potential customers and present a professional image.
• Technical aptitude, creative problem solving, and logical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products required.

Education and Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent in a technical field, or 5 years' or more related experience.
• 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%).

Benefits

• Competitive salary & top-notch benefits (401(k), disability, bonus program).
• 3 weeks paid time off in first year.
• Professional development & training.
• Inclusive, supportive culture.
• We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable, and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals.

Makino is proud to be an EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vets employer

Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities