Applications Engineer (Specialist Machine Tools)

Job Description:

Applications Engineer – Specialist Grinding Solutions

Coventry (with UK & Europe travel) | £38,500 - £45,000 + Company Car + Benefits | Permanent

We're recruiting an Applications Engineer for a respected machine tool manufacturer specialising in advanced grinding technology. You'll be supporting customers throughout the UK and Europe with turnkey grinding projects - developing machining strategies, creating CNC programmes, supporting installations, and ensuring successful machine acceptance.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing tailored machining strategies for customer grinding projects
• Producing CNC programmes (Fanuc experience preferred)
• Managing and documenting First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Delivering customer training and supporting machine acceptance and sign-off
• Contributing to turnkey projects both on-site and remotely
• Working with internal teams and European engineering colleagues
• Regular UK and European travel to customer sites

What you need:

• Solid engineering background with 4+ years in a machine tool environment
• Previous experience as Production Engineer or CNC Setter/Operator
• Confident NC programming skills (Fanuc controls advantageous)
• Proactive approach with clear communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Creep feed grinding experience is helpful but not essential. Familiarity with CAM and machine simulation software is beneficial.

What's on offer:

• £38,500 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and long-term development opportunities
• Varied role with regular travel and customer interaction
• Work with advanced grinding technologies in a strong engineering team

This is a permanent position offering an excellent progression route for CNC machinists, programmers, or production engineers looking to move into a customer-facing applications role with an established industry leader.

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