Aerospace CAM Project Engineer: 5-Axis CNC & Robotics

Safran; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour working week

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

Pension 10%

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Career development

On-site catering

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is seeking a CAM Project Engineer to develop and optimise advanced aerospace manufacturing processes across CNC machining and robotic systems. You will support 5-axis CNC programming, laser ply projection, robotic cells, laser welding, laser cutting, and sheet metal manufacturing to deliver safe, repeatable, and cost-effective production solutions.

The role requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Operations, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineering experience within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and CAM programming.
• Experience with robotic cells and automated manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of composite and/or sheet metal manufacturing.
• Engineering Degree, HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PFMEA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Hands-on approach to supporting manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC and robotic manufacturing processes.
• Support 5-axis CNC programming, laser ply projection, laser welding, and laser cutting activities.
• Define and validate manufacturing methods, tooling, and work instructions.
• Create production support documentation, tooling requests, and engineering drawings.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
• Design processes with a focus on TAKT, flow, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and production cells.
• Lead process improvement and lean manufacturing projects.
• Analyse quality, cost, and delivery performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in QRQC, 8D, DMAIC, and structured problem-solution activities.
• Support rate readiness reviews and capital investment projects.
• Manage manufacturing risk using PFMEA methodologies.
• Utilise SPC and process control techniques to ensure stable and repeatable manufacturing performance.
• Support the introduction of new products, technologies, and manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM programming

Robotics

Composite manufacturing

PFMEA

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Hands-on support

Education

Engineering Degree

HND

Apprenticeship

Tools

CATIA V5

Delmia

ISO code

VBA

C++

ERP

PLM

Job description

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is seeking a CAM Project Engineer to develop and optimise advanced aerospace manufacturing processes across CNC machining and robotic systems. You will support 5-axis CNC programming, laser ply projection, robotic cells, laser welding, laser cutting, and sheet metal manufacturing to deliver safe, repeatable, and cost-effective production solutions.

The role requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Operations, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers