Permanent Position

Excellent Salary + 16.6% Shift Premium

Double Day Shift

Mornings (Monday – Thursday 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday 06:00 – 11:30)

Afternoons (Monday – Thursday 14:00 – 21:00 & Friday 11:30 – 17:00)

A profitable business, with a full order book and primed for significant growth

My client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of multi-axis machining processes within the machine shop.

The role combines digital process development, structured verification and on-shift technical support to ensure stable, production-ready manufacturing solutions are delivered to a consistently high standard.

You will take ownership of multi-tasking mill-turn machining processes from concept through to stable production release, ensuring robust, verified and production-ready manufacturing solutions are implemented to a consistently high technical standard. The role is expected to uphold and reinforce strong technical discipline within the machining function.

Applications Engineer

Job Description

Multi-Tasking Multi Axis Machining & Process Development

• Develop complete machining strategies for complex mill-turn components, including operation sequencing, datum strategy, tooling selection and work holding approach.
• Create and optimise multi-axis CNC programs using CAM software.
• Ensure machining processes are stable, repeatable and production ready prior to release.
• Ensure datum control and clamping methods align with GD&T requirements.
• Support implementation of probing strategies including in-process inspection and wear compensation where appropriate.

Digital Simulation & Verification

• Perform full digital simulation and collision verification of all multi-axis machining processes using Vericut prior to shop floor release.
• Maintain high standards of simulation compliance and documentation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of best practice in digital verification methods.

Process Implementation & Production Readiness

• Support machining strategy development during New Product Introduction (NPI), identifying technical risk and ensuring robust process definition prior to production release.
• Produce complete process documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists and structured release information.
• Define accurate manufacturing routings and operation time standards in collaboration with Planning.
• Provide structured prove-out support during initial production runs.
• Ensure smooth transition from development to stable production.

Tooling, Workholding and Technical Problem Solving

• Take ownership of tooling selection and troubleshooting for complex multi-axis machining operations.
• Diagnose and resolve issues relating to stability, tool life, vibration and surface integrity.
• Apply best practice in cutting strategy and machining efficiency.
• Design and implement bespoke workholding solutions to support robust machining strategies.

Engineering Governance & DFM

• Confidently interpret complex GD&T drawings.
• Provide structured manufacturability feedback to Design Engineering.
• Support technical reviews and challenge constructively where risk or inefficiency is identified.

Continuous Improvement and Proactive Engineering

• Identify and lead machining improvement initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Improve process stability, reduce rework and minimise reactive intervention.
• Contribute to the long-term development of automated and lights-out machining capability.

Applications Engineer

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience with multi-tasking mill-turn machines (e.g. Mazak Integrex or equivalent)
• Experience using Vericut for process verification
• Proven capability developing complex multi-axis machining processes
• Solid understanding of CAM programming principles (SolidCAM desirable)
• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent practical training