Daniel Millington
About Daniel Millington
Daniel Millington is a machinist currently employed at Amentum in Illesheim, Germany, where he specializes in manufacturing components for US military helicopters. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has worked in various machining roles, including CNC machining and customer advisory positions in Northern Ireland.
Work at Amentum
Daniel Millington has been employed at Amentum as a Machinist since 2024. His role involves working in a machining shop located in Illesheim, Bavaria, Germany. He focuses on independent thinking and effective job completion, contributing to the production of components and tools for military applications.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Millington studied Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2018 to 2021. He also completed his GCSEs at Down High School from 2011 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in machining and engineering.
Background in Machining
Before joining Amentum, Daniel gained extensive experience in the machining field. He worked as a Grade 5 CNC Machinist at Magellan Aerospace Limited for four months in 2023 and as an Engineering Apprentice there for two years from 2021 to 2023. He has also operated various machines, including 3/5 axis CNC mills, manual lathes, and water jet cutting machines.
Previous Work Experience
Daniel Millington has a diverse work history. He served as a Customer Advisor at Eurospar in Dromara, Northern Ireland, from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he participated in a work experience program at Thales in Belfast for one month in 2018. This varied experience has contributed to his skill set in both customer service and technical roles.
Manufacturing for Military Applications
In his current role and previous positions, Daniel manufactures components and tools specifically for US military helicopters, including the Blackhawk, Apache, and Chinook models. He is responsible for writing CNC programs and designing machine table setups, which are essential for precision manufacturing.