Development Engineer
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224858704
Job Description:
Job Title Development Engineer
Town Derby
Salary circa £48,000 depending on experience
We are looking to recruit a Development Engineer to work for an international manufacturing company supplying components to the Aerospace industry. The Development Engineer will focus on developing and implementing advanced machining methods, supporting new product introduction, and improving manufacturing processes within a production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace manufacturer and play a key role in developing new machining technologies and processes.
What's on offer:
- Salary circa £48,000 depending on experience
- Monday-Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site car parking
Duties:
- Develop and prove out new machining programs and manufacturing methods
- Support the installation and commissioning of new CNC machine tools
- Lead machining trials, prototyping, and process development projects
- Work closely with production teams to transfer new methods into production
- Provide technical problem solving and process improvements
- Liaise with machine tool suppliers and tooling providers
- Support the training of operators on new processes and programs
- Track and report machining performance and improvement opportunities
Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience in 5-axis CNC machining is essential
- Strong problem solving and technical evaluation skills
- Experience within a production or prototyping environment
- Must have good communication and teamwork skills
- CAD/CAM experience
- Fanuc or Mazatrol programming knowledge would be an advantage
- Awareness of robotic automation is preferable
Due to the nature of the business only candidates who hold a BRITISH PASSPORT can be considered for this position
To find out more call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply via the link.