Our client, a leading UK-based machine tool specialist, is expanding its Applications team within the EDM Team and seeking an engineer to join on a permanent basis.
This business specializes in delivering engineered solutions for the aerospace market related to EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machine tools, ranging from stand-alone machines to fully automated manufacturing cells.
The role requires travel across the UK and Ireland to meet with customers as needed, so a willingness to travel is essential.
The successful candidate will engage with customers to deliver tailored training on products, support pre-sales activities, and manage the full delivery of turnkey engineering packages.
This position is suitable for individuals with previous experience in a similar role or a background in Production Engineering related to EDM Machining.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver in-depth customer training courses covering EDM machine operation, programming, and maintenance.
2. Contribute to pre-sales support through component test cuts, cycle time estimations, and fixture planning.
3. Develop machining strategies and create CNC programs (ISO and CAM-based).
4. Manage prove-out, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Acceptance Criteria on customer sites.
5. Work independently or as part of a team to deliver high-value engineering solutions.
6. Travel throughout the UK and Ireland to oversee turnkey project implementation.
Skills/Experience
* Demonstrable background working within an EDM machine tool environment (Wire EDM, Sink EDM, or Fast Hole Drilling).
* Hands-on experience as a Production Engineer or CNC Machine Tool Setter/Operator (advantageous).
* Exposure to CAM software for program generation and simulation (advantageous).
* High level of self-motivation, organization, and effective time management.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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