Why this role stands out
This role offers significant growth potential and the chance to develop expertise with Autodesk Fusion 360, contributing directly to manufacturing excellence. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled CAD/CAM professional eager to optimize CNC machining programs and collaborate with a dedicated team. Apply now to join a company that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a 4-day work week.
Quick overview
Job description
Overview of CAD CAM Engineer RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CAD/CAM Engineer to support our manufacturing operations through the creation, development, and optimisation of CNC machining programs using Autodesk Fusion 360. The successful candidate must be fully trained and competent in both CAD and CAM disciplines, with the ability to produce efficient CNC programs for a variety of machining applications while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.
Benefits of CAD CAM Engineer
- Competitive salary - upto £45000 DOE
- 4 day week
- 42 hours (Mon-Thur)
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Company bonus scheme • Career progression opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension enrolment
- Onsite parking
- Onsite canteen
• Create, modify, and optimise CNC machining programs using Autodesk Fusion 360.
• Generate toolpaths, post-process programs, and verify operations through simulation.
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical data.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, work-holding methods, and machining processes.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing objectives. • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times and manufacturing costs.
• Maintain program libraries, tooling databases, and revision control processes.
• Assist with machine setup and prove-out of new CNC programs on the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, health and safety requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
Skills required for CAD CAM Engineer:
- Degree, HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in a design engineering environment.
- Proven experience as a CAD/CAM Engineer, CNC Programmer, or Manufacturing Engineer.
- Extensive experience creating CNC programs using Autodesk Fusion 360.
- Strong knowledge of CNC milling and turning processes.
- Experience with CNC machine setup and program verification.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications. • Design manufacturing jigs and fixtures
- Fully trained and proficient in both CAD and CAM software.
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