Development Engineer

Job Title Development Engineer

Town Derby

Salary circa £48,000 depending on experience

We are looking to recruit a Development Engineer to work for an international manufacturing company supplying components to the Aerospace industry. The Development Engineer will focus on developing and implementing advanced machining methods, supporting new product introduction, and improving manufacturing processes within a production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace manufacturer and play a key role in developing new machining technologies and processes.

What's on offer:

Salary circa £48,000 depending on experience
Monday-Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site car parking  

Duties:

Develop and prove out new machining programs and manufacturing methods
Support the installation and commissioning of new CNC machine tools
Lead machining trials, prototyping, and process development projects
Work closely with production teams to transfer new methods into production
Provide technical problem solving and process improvements
Liaise with machine tool suppliers and tooling providers
Support the training of operators on new processes and programs
Track and report machining performance and improvement opportunities

Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience in 5-axis CNC machining is essential
Strong problem solving and technical evaluation skills

Experience with in a production or prototyping environment
Must have good communication and teamwork skills
CAD/CAM experience
Fanuc or Mazatrol programming knowledge would be an advantage
Awareness of robotic automation is preferable

Due to the nature of the business only candidates who hold a BRITISH PASSPORT can be considered for this position

To find out more call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply via the link