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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Anne Corder Recruitment
- **Location:** Ilkeston, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £39,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fefea301cd685f9d

## About the Role

* Background in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or metrology
 * Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
 * PC-DMIS experience using software
 * Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
 * Comfortable working independently once trained
 * Full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not required training can be provided):

 * Exposure to CMMs, inspection, or quality processes
 * Awareness of CAD, metrology, or inspection software
 * Customer-facing or technical support experience

## Description

We are looking for a CMM Applications Engineer to join a growing metrology team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering or quality background who wants to develop into a fully competent CMM Applications and Training Engineer, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.
You do not need to be an expert from day one. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in CMM programming, inspection, customer support, and software training as skills and confidence grow.
This is a varied, practical role that combines office-based programming and reporting with customer interaction, onsite support, and long-term career development within precision metrology.
What You ll Be Learning & Doing
Your responsibilities as a CMM Applications Engineer will expand to include:

 * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
 * Learning to program CMMs using industry-leading software
 * Creating clear inspection reports and presenting measurement results
 * Supporting customers with technical and software queries (remote and onsite)
 * Assisting with demonstrations and eventually delivering customer training
 * Carrying out onsite measurement and inspection activities
 * Working with portable measuring equipment and scanning technologies
 * Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams
 * Managing your workload effectively while working independently


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