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Our client , a leading UK-based machine tool specialist is expanding its Applications team within the EDM Team and seeking an engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.
This business specialises in delivering engineered solutions for the aerospace market in relation to EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machine tools from stand-alone machines to fully automated manufacturing cells.
The role will require travel across the UK and Ireland to meet with customers as required therefore a willingness to travel is needed.
The successful candidate will be required to engage with customers to deliver tailoredtrainingon products, supportpre-sales activity and manage thefull delivery of turnkey engineering packages.
This would suit individuals with previous experience in a similar role or candidate with a background in Production Engineering related to EDM Machining.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver in-depth customer training courses covering EDM machine operation, programming, and maintenance
- Contribute to pre-sales support through component test cuts, cycle time estimations, and fixture planning
- Develop machining strategies and create CNC programs (ISO and CAM-based)
- Manage prove-out, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Acceptance Criteria on customer sites
- Work independently or as part of a team to deliver high-value engineering solutions
- Travel throughout the UK and Ireland to oversee turnkey project implementation
Skills/ Experience
- Demonstrable background working within an EDM machine tool environment (Wire EDM, Sink EDM, or Fast Hole Drilling)
- Hands-on background as a Production Engineer or CNC Machine Tool Setter/Operator (Advantageous)
- Exposure to CAM software for program generation and simulation (advantageous)
- High level ofself-motivation, organisation, and effective time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
