This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished CNC Machinist to progress their career by stepping into a CNC Process Engineer vacancy that will offer a comprehensive 3-year training & development plan, the opportunity to work (and eventually lead) on exciting projects for the Defence sector and the opportunity to step into a management position in the coming years. E3 Recruitment are proudly partnering with a fast-growing Engineering organisation who are currently experiencing high levels of demand for their Machining capabilities. Currently employing around 70 people at their West Yorkshire facility, this employer is part of an organisation that employs around 300 people across the UK. This CNC Process Engineer opportunity will allow the successful individual the chance to become work directly with several high-profile organisations in the Defence industry to supply critical components to be used in Submarines, Warships and Aircraft Carriers. The CNC Process Engineer will focus on the following areas: Client Liaison: working with the customer from initial enquiry to delivery, including initial job costing estimation, specification qualification and progress updates New Product Introduction: constantly working on new projects and actively exploring methods, techniques and technologies in the attempt of efficiently produce components & parts Ensuring and Improving Machining Efficiency: by effective creation of new programs (online using machine controls: Fanuc & HAAS and EdgeCAM & Solidworks software), jig & fixture design and workflow planning & routing The ideal CNC Process Engineer will possess: Formal qualifications within a relevant Mechanical Engineering subject (Apprenticeship, NVQ/City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND etc.) Strong and stable career working as a Skilled CNC Machinist (ideally Milling and Turning) with the ability to set and program machines (ideally including 5-axis machining centres) A "can-do" attitude with an enthusiastic & optimistic approach to new tasks Details of the CNC Process Engineer role: Starting Salary: £35,748.56 (£18.44 per hour) - increasing in the future once the 3-year development plan has been designed and agreed (during the first 3-6 months of employment) Working Hours: 37 Hours per week - permanent day shifts Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 16:00 Friday: 07:30 to 12:30 Overtime: Frequently available during the week and on Saturday AM Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days (25 days 8 public holidays) Company Life Assurance: 3x Annual P60 earnings To apply for this position, please click "Apply Now" and attach a copy of your CV, alternatively please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment