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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 within 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

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