Applications Engineer

We're looking for an Applications Engineer to become part of our experienced and supportive team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One day you could be proving out a brand-new machine for a customer, the next you'll be delivering operator training, developing machining strategies, or demonstrating the latest technology to customers and dealers.
 
BASIC SALARY: £36,000
 
BENEFITS:
· Bonus payments of up to £12k a year - as a result of the company carrying out services, machine sales and demonstrations
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Company car
· Life insurance
· Permanent Health insurance
 
LOCATION: Watford
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Ruislip, Harrow, Barnet, Stanmore, Wembley, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Potters Bar, Welwyn Garden City, Borehamwood, St Albans, Rickmansworth
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Applications Engineer - Industrial Machinery
 
As our Applications Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their machines, ensuring they achieve the very best performance from their investment.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
· Visiting customer sites across the UK and Ireland to install, set up and prove our machines.
· Delivering operator and engineer training for customers and dealer networks.
· Developing machining methods, tooling strategies and CNC programs to solve customers' manufacturing challenges.
· Supporting the sales team with technical demonstrations, time studies and machining solutions.
· Carrying out machine demonstrations for customers and dealers, explaining machining processes in a clear and engaging way.
· Installing machines in customer facilities and showrooms.
· Testing and commissioning machines to ensure safe, reliable operation.
· Providing telephone and on-site technical support for customers and dealers.
· Learning new machine technologies and attending manufacturer training courses.
· Supporting exhibitions, open days and customer events throughout the UK and Europe.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Applications Engineer - Industrial Machinery
 
We're looking for an Applications Engineer who enjoys engineering just as much as they enjoy helping people.
 
You'll ideally have:
· Experience and a proven track record a similar position within CNC machinery or manufacturing.
· Strong knowledge of metal cutting processes, tooling and machining methods.
· The ability to develop complete manufacturing processes for finished components.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
· Confidence communicating with customers, operators and colleagues.
· The ability to work independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative engineering team.
· A willingness to travel throughout the UK, Ireland and occasionally overseas.
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We are a world leading CNC machine tool manufacture supplying the latest CNC mill-turn technology to UK industry. We have been successfully serving UK manufacturing industry since 1974, famous also for our precision watches and electronics. Our products encompass our extensive range of high performance including sliding and fixed head CNC lathes.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: AM18602, Wallace Hind Selection