Process Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Fives in Italia
Position Summary
Fives Pietro Carnaghi S.p.A., part of the Fives Group, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of large machine tools for the aerospace, energy, naval and defense industries.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Application & Process Engineer who will help customers optimize their machining processes and define the most effective technical solutions for complex and large-scale components.
Your Mission
As a key technical contributor, you will work across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-sales engineering to process validation and customer support.
You will:
Assess the feasibility of complex machining applications and define optimal manufacturing solutions.
Support the sales team with technical studies, machining strategies and cycle time estimates.
Define machine configurations, accessories and clamping solutions tailored to customer requirements.
Collaborate on the development of post-processors and programming tools.
Participate in machining trials, machine acceptance tests and customer project start-ups.
Advise customers on process optimization and advanced machining technologies.
What Makes You Successful
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Passion for manufacturing technology and innovation.
Pragmatic approach focused on real-world industrial applications.
Ability to work effectively with customers, sales teams and engineering departments.
Curiosity and willingness to explore new machining technologies.
Education & Experience
Master's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in machining processes, industrialization, applications engineering or machining methods.
Experience in machine tools, large machining centres or advanced manufacturing environments.
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in 3- to 5-axis machining and turning (better if vertical turning).
Experience with CAM software such as NX CAM, Mastercam, TopSolid or similar.
Knowledge of f