Applications Engineer

Salary: £42,000 – £60,000 per year

Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading Engineering company in Sheffield
Role: Applications Engineer
Description:
Working with the Engineering Development Manager to review engineering projects that are being brought into the business for NPI (New Product Introduction). The applications engineer will be responsible for providing a safe, reliable and repeatable process in making the required finish machined components for the customer and producing the necessary supporting documentation for manufacture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop manufacturing processes within the organisation to increase efficiency and improve quality.
* Using Solidworks and Edgecam software to produce full CNC programs.
* Assisting in Programming, setting and operating of modern CNC machines and CMM to produce and inspect finish machined components to a high standard.
* Produce clear and concise reports and documentation to support the work, including SOP’s, work-to-instructions and Gantt Charts to communicate progress.
* Introduce modern manufacturing techniques and drive best practice process including regular improvements in tooling and methods.
* To evaluate new incoming work and provide solutions for manufacture, including lead times and associated costs.
* Working with customers/suppliers to understand their needs and requirements to complete the tasks.
Desired Skill Base
* HNC/HND or equivalent level an advantage.
* Experience of successful implementation of process improvement and NPI.
* Familiar with lean manufacturing practices including Value Stream Mapping processes, SPC and 5S.
* Experience of a variety of manufacturing techniques such as Turning, Milling, Wire Eroding, Honing
* Experience in manufacturing process review, continuous improvement and change management.
* Must be knowledgeable and competent with machine controls such as Mazak Mazatrol, Fanuc, Okuma OSP etc.
* Familiar with CAD/CAM packages such as SolidWorks and Edgecam a distinct advantage.
Hours of Work
Mon – Friday 8am to 4pm (1 hour lunch)
Pay and Benefits
£ D.O.E
Contributory pension scheme
Modern, clean working environment with free onsite parking