Applications Engineer
1 day ago
Birmingham
Applications Engineer Permanent Position Excellent Salary + 16.6% Shift Premium Double Day Shift Mornings (Monday – Thursday 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday 06:00 – 11:30) Afternoons (Monday – Thursday 14:00 – 21:00 & Friday 11:30 – 17:00) A profitable business, with a full order book and primed for significant growth My client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of multi-axis machining processes within the machine shop. The role combines digital process development, structured verification and on-shift technical support to ensure stable, production-ready manufacturing solutions are delivered to a consistently high standard. You will take ownership of multi-tasking mill-turn machining processes from concept through to stable production release, ensuring robust, verified and production-ready manufacturing solutions are implemented to a consistently high technical standard. The role is expected to uphold and reinforce strong technical discipline within the machining function. Applications Engineer Job Description Multi-Tasking Multi Axis Machining & Process Development • Develop complete machining strategies for complex mill-turn components, including operation sequencing, datum strategy, tooling selection and work holding approach., • Create and optimise multi-axis CNC programs using CAM software., • Ensure machining processes are stable, repeatable and production ready prior to release., • Ensure datum control and clamping methods align with GD&T requirements., • Perform full digital simulation and collision verification of all multi-axis machining processes using Vericut prior to shop floor release., • Maintain high standards of simulation compliance and documentation., • Support machining strategy development during New Product Introduction (NPI), identifying technical risk and ensuring robust process definition prior to production release., • Produce complete process documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists and structured release information., • Define accurate manufacturing routings and operation time standards in collaboration with Planning., • Provide structured prove-out support during initial production runs., • Take ownership of tooling selection and troubleshooting for complex multi-axis machining operations., • Diagnose and resolve issues relating to stability, tool life, vibration and surface integrity., • Apply best practice in cutting strategy and machining efficiency., • Confidently interpret complex GD&T drawings., • Provide structured manufacturability feedback to Design Engineering., • Identify and lead machining improvement initiatives from concept through to implementation., • Improve process stability, reduce rework and minimise reactive intervention., • Contribute to the long-term development of automated and lights-out machining capability. Applications Engineer Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications • Experience with multi-tasking mill-turn machines (e.g. Mazak Integrex or equivalent), • Experience using Vericut for process verification, • Proven capability developing complex multi-axis machining processes, • Solid understanding of CAM programming principles (SolidCAM desirable), • Time-served apprenticeship in CNC / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent practical training