Aerospace CAM Project Engineer Trainee

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour week

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

Additional 5 days annual leave

5% employee pension contribution

Life insurance

Training and mobility opportunities

Enhanced sickness, maternity and patal

On-site catering

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is developing aerospace manufacturing capabilities and offers hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC machining, robotics and laser processes. We are seeking a Trainee CAM Project Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team and develop expertise in cutting‑edge technologies.

You will be supported by seasoned CAM engineers and work on process development, optimisation, and continuous improvement, collaborating with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Time-served apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing principles knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Assist with CNC programming and robotic manufacturing systems.
• Create and update work instructions, tooling requests, and production documentation.
• Support process validation and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in problem-solving activities using 8D, DMAIC, and QRQC methodologies.
• Assist with PFMEA and SPC activities to improve process capability.
• Provide manufacturing process support to production teams.
• Support industrialisation and new technology introduction projects.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

HNC in Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CATIA V5

ERP/PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is developing aerospace manufacturing capabilities and offers hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC machining, robotics and laser processes. We are seeking a Trainee CAM Project Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team and develop expertise in cutting‑edge technologies.

You will be supported by seasoned CAM engineers and work on process development, optimisation, and continuous improvement, collaborating with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to