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Machine Tool Applications Engineer

Optima UKCoventry, West Midlands🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 7 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in advanced engineering, working with cutting-edge CNC technology and gaining international experience. You'll thrive here if you possess strong programming skills and a passion for optimizing complex machining processes, with a competitive salary and hybrid flexibility enhancing this exciting global position. Apply today to join a reputable manufacturer and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
£40k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
CNC

Job Description

Location: Coventry
Commutable from: Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Birmingham
Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum
Shift: Monday Thursday 7:30am 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am 3:00pm
Overseas Travel Required

About the Company

A well-established specialist machine tool manufacturer is currently looking to recruit an experienced Machine Tool Applications Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an advanced engineering environment supporting high-precision CNC grinding and machining applications across global customer sites.

The Role

As a Machine Tool Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for machine programming, setup, testing, installation, and customer support across a range of CNC grinding and machining applications.

  • Understanding and writing CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840 controls
  • Grinding and machining components to engineering drawings
  • Programming and setting machines for grinding customer sample parts
  • Developing processes to optimise machine cycles
  • Installing NC standard machine cycles and operational data
  • Carrying out full functional testing of machines to internal procedures
  • Preparing machines and associated equipment for PDI and customer installation
  • Carrying out machine installations, testing, and customer training globally
  • Providing technical sales support including tooling and time studies
  • Supporting customers with aftersales technical support
  • Assisting with product improvements and development activities

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

  • Previous experience programming and setting CNC machines
  • Experience with 3 to 5 axis CNC machinery
  • Siemens controls experience preferred, ideally Siemens 840D
  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support customers
  • Willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites globally
  • Ability to work safely and follow structured health and safety procedures
  • Good organisational and reporting skills
  • Competent IT skills including office software packages

Desirable Experience

  • Grinding experience including threads, worms, and gears
  • Ability to read machine parts lists, assembly drawings, and basic electrical drawings

How to Apply

To apply for the Machine Tool Applications Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.


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