u/yamtar_tr

Hi all,

I wanted to ask for help and advice on my career transition. I hold a masters in aerospace engineering and am currently working in manufacturing in the Netherlands as a 5-Axis CAM programmer, and would like to transition into a design / R&D position.

I started my career as an information and data manager, creating bespoke CRM tools for large public sector clients in UK. But, I wanted to transition into a more manufacturing/engineering specific role so I decided to become a CNC machinist. My thought process was that I wanted to gain the hands on experience most people who graduated from university miss, seeing fixturing for manufacturing, assembly, actual part manufacturing etc.. All things which cause a lot of headaches later in the design process.

I than quite quickly moved up in the ladder and at the moment I am a 5-Axis CAM programmer. On the way I have machined everything from carbon fibre to tool steel, working and creating parts for aerospace, motorsport, defence and so on. Whilst also creating automation tools in the CAM programming process using my knowledge of Python and visual basic.

I know my experience is valuable however, I also know that my design experience is purely theoretical. I feel like I bring a lot of practical experience that should be valuable in R&D or design-for-manufacturing roles. However, although I have been applying for Junior Design Engineering roles, I am yet to hear anything positive back. I am applying through LinkedIn mainly and actively tailoring my CV and cover letter for each role I apply to.

Also, for context, I was based in the UK and only recently moved to Netherlands 9 months ago. I understand that the language is a massive negative in my favour however, I had to move for my wife’s work.

My questions were am I looking at the right places? Should I include recruiters in my search? Any other pointers will be much appreciated. Happy to provide more context if required. Thank you.

Hi all,

I wanted to ask for help and advice on my career transition. I hold a masters in aerospace engineering and am currently working in manufacturing in the Netherlands as a 5-Axis CAM programmer, and would like to transition into a design / R&D position.

I started my career as an information and data manager, creating bespoke CRM tools for large public sector clients in UK. But, I wanted to transition into a more manufacturing/engineering specific role so I decided to become a CNC machinist. My thought process was that I wanted to gain the hands on experience most people who graduated from university miss, seeing fixturing for manufacturing, assembly, actual part manufacturing etc.. All things which cause a lot of headaches later in the design process.

I than quite quickly moved up in the ladder and at the moment I am a 5-Axis CAM programmer. On the way I have machined everything from carbon fibre to tool steel, working and creating parts for aerospace, motorsport, defence and so on. Whilst also creating automation tools in the CAM programming process using my knowledge of Python and visual basic.

I know my experience is valuable however, I also know that my design experience is purely theoretical. I feel like I bring a lot of practical experience that should be valuable in R&D or design-for-manufacturing roles. However, although I have been applying for Junior Design Engineering roles, I am yet to hear anything positive back. I am applying through LinkedIn mainly and actively tailoring my CV and cover letter for each role I apply to.

Also, for context, I was based in the UK and only recently moved to Netherlands 9 months ago. I understand that the language is a massive negative in my favour however, I had to move for my wife’s work.

My questions were am I looking at the right places? Should I include recruiters in my search? Any other pointers will be much appreciated. Happy to provide more context if required. Thank you.

Hi all,

I wanted to ask for help and advice on my career transition. I hold a masters in aerospace engineering and am currently working in manufacturing in the Netherlands as a 5-Axis CAM programmer, and would like to transition into a design / R&D position.

I started my career as an information and data manager, creating bespoke CRM tools for large public sector clients in UK. But, I wanted to transition into a more manufacturing/engineering specific role so I decided to become a CNC machinist. My thought process was that I wanted to gain the hands on experience most people who graduated from university miss, seeing fixturing for manufacturing, assembly, actual part manufacturing etc.. All things which cause a lot of headaches later in the design process.

I than quite quickly moved up in the ladder and at the moment I am a 5-Axis CAM programmer. On the way I have machined everything from carbon fibre to tool steel, working and creating parts for aerospace, motorsport, defence and so on. Whilst also creating automation tools in the CAM programming process using my knowledge of Python and visual basic.

I know my experience is valuable however, I also know that my design experience is purely theoretical. I feel like I bring a lot of practical experience that should be valuable in R&D or design-for-manufacturing roles. However, although I have been applying for Junior Design Engineering roles, I am yet to hear anything positive back. I am applying through LinkedIn mainly and actively tailoring my CV and cover letter for each role I apply to.

Also, for context, I was based in the UK and only recently moved to Netherlands 9 months ago. I understand that the language is a massive negative in my favour however, I had to move for my wife’s work.

My questions were am I looking at the right places? Should I include recruiters in my search? Any other pointers will be much appreciated. Happy to provide more context if required. Thank you.

Hi all,

I wanted to ask for help and advice on my career transition. I hold a masters in aerospace engineering and am currently working in manufacturing in the Netherlands as a 5-Axis CAM programmer, and would like to transition into a design / R&D position.

I started my career as an information and data manager, creating bespoke CRM tools for large public sector clients in UK. But, I wanted to transition into a more manufacturing/engineering specific role so I decided to become a CNC machinist. My thought process was that I wanted to gain the hands on experience most people who graduated from university miss, seeing fixturing for manufacturing, assembly, actual part manufacturing etc.. All things which cause a lot of headaches later in the design process.

I than quite quickly moved up in the ladder and at the moment I am a 5-Axis CAM programmer. On the way I have machined everything from carbon fibre to tool steel, working and creating parts for aerospace, motorsport, defence and so on. Whilst also creating automation tools in the CAM programming process using my knowledge of Python and visual basic.

I know my experience is valuable however, I also know that my design experience is purely theoretical. I feel like I bring a lot of practical experience that should be valuable in R&D or design-for-manufacturing roles. However, although I have been applying for Junior Design Engineering roles, I am yet to hear anything positive back. I am applying through LinkedIn mainly and actively tailoring my CV and cover letter for each role I apply to.

Also, for context, I was based in the UK and only recently moved to Netherlands 9 months ago. I understand that the language is a massive negative in my favour however, I had to move for my wife’s work.

My questions were am I looking at the right places? Should I include recruiters in my search? Any other pointers will be much appreciated. Happy to provide more context if required. Thank you.

Hi all,

I wanted to ask for help and advice on my career transition. I hold a masters in aerospace engineering and am currently working in manufacturing in the Netherlands as a 5-Axis CAM programmer, and would like to transition into a design / R&D position.

I started my career as an information and data manager, creating bespoke CRM tools for large public sector clients in UK. But, I wanted to transition into a more manufacturing/engineering specific role so I decided to become a CNC machinist. My thought process was that I wanted to gain the hands on experience most people who graduated from university miss, seeing fixturing for manufacturing, assembly, actual part manufacturing etc.. All things which cause a lot of headaches later in the design process.

I than quite quickly moved up in the ladder and at the moment I am a 5-Axis CAM programmer. On the way I have machined everything from carbon fibre to tool steel, working and creating parts for aerospace, motorsport, defence and so on. Whilst also creating automation tools in the CAM programming process using my knowledge of Python and visual basic.

I know my experience is valuable however, I also know that my design experience is purely theoretical. I feel like I bring a lot of practical experience that should be valuable in R&D or design-for-manufacturing roles. However, although I have been applying for Junior Design Engineering roles, I am yet to hear anything positive back. I am applying through LinkedIn mainly and actively tailoring my CV and cover letter for each role I apply to.

Also, for context, I was based in the UK and only recently moved to Netherlands 9 months ago. I understand that the language is a massive negative in my favour however, I had to move for my wife’s work.

My questions were am I looking at the right places? Should I include recruiters in my search? Any other pointers will be much appreciated. Happy to provide more context if required. Thank you.