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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