CAD / CAM Engineer

Shillito Executive Search are working with a Sheffield based machining company who are looking to recruit a hands-on Applications Engineer with experience of programming (ideally using Siemens NX).

The Sheffield-based business supports a range of customers in providing machine tools and machine tool services within various industries including, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and aerospace.

The successful Application Engineer will be part of a team that will be involved with the next generation of UK defence programmes.

As part of the program, the Applications Engineer will be working in partnership with the customer and new machine tool provider OEM.

They will be a key part of a highly skilled team and thrive in delivering high-quality results and always be on the lookout for improvements.

On-site, hands on work will be required, to assist with programming, tooling, work holding and cutting methodology on newly installed machine tools.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Deliver programs through Siemens NX
• Deliver Programmer and operator training
• Carry out final commissioning on new installations including post processor prove outs - test pieces - tooling - etc.
• Be able to deliver alternative methods of machining high value parts within the team
• Engage with tooling companies to provide alternative tooling methods
• Experience in customer facing roles
• Travel to meet with European based OEM
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers at all organisational levels.

This is an interesting and varied role working on a one-of-a-kind, long-term project over the next decade in Sheffield.

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