CAD- Cam Engineer

Universal Wolf; Blyth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Wolf is seeking a CAD-CAM Engineer to translate customer and engineering requirements into practical manufacturing solutions. The role develops and modifies 3D CAD models, manufacturing information and CAM programs, working closely with shopfloor colleagues to resolve problems and drive improvements.

You will support product through manufacture, ensuring engineering data is accurate and meets customer needs, with responsibilities spanning CAD design, CAM programming and

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical manufacturing experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD and CAD-CAM systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication processes and tolerances.
• Experience developing manufacturing information and CAM programs.
• Understanding of laser cutting, punching, bending, machining, fabrication and assembly.
• Familiarity with CAD-CAM ERP/MRP systems and engineering change control would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models from customer and engineering requirements.
• Review designs for manufacturability and identify opportunities to simplify manufacture, improve quality and reduce waste.
• Ensure manufacturing requirements are understood and communicated clearly.
• Provide practical manufacturing input using engineering knowledge and shopfloor feedback.
• Develop, validate and optimise CAM programs across applicable manufacturing processes.
• Select tooling, parameters, toolpaths and manufacturing methods.
• Verify programs before release to ensure safe, accurate and repeatable manufacture.
• Provide clear and accurate manufacturing information required by Production.
• Collaborate with Production, NPI, Projects, Planning, Quality, HSE and Engineering to support successful manufacture.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Design ideas

Decision making

Education

Engineering qualification / apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

RADAN

TecZone

Job description

The CAD-CAM Engineer translates customer and engineering requirements into practical manufacturing solutions.

The role develops / Modifies 3D CAD models, Manufacturing information and CAM programs, while working closely with shopfloor colleagues to resolve problems, improve processes and ensure products are manufactured right first time.

The CAD-CAM Engineer supports the product through manufacture, ensuring engineering information is accurate, practical and meets customer requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

CAD Design & Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop, modify and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models from customer and engineering requirements.
• Review designs for manufacturability, identifying opportunities to simplify manufacture, improve quality and reduce waste.
• Ensure manufacturing requirements are clearly understood and correctly communicated.
• Provide practical manufacturing input using engineering knowledge and shopfloor feedback.

CAM Programming & Manufacturing Information

• Develop, validate and optimise CAM programs across applicable manufacturing processes.
• Select appropriate tooling, parameters, toolpaths, nesting strategies and manufacturing methods.
• Verify programs before release to ensure safe, accurate and repeatable manufacture.
• Provide clear and accurate manufacturing information required by Production.

Collaboration & Production Support

• Work collaboratively with Production, NPI, Projects, Planning, Quality, HSE and Engineering to support successful manufacture.
• Build strong relationships with shopfloor colleagues, using their knowledge and feedback to solve problems and improve processes.
• Be visible within manufacturing areas, supporting new products, first-off manufacture, engineering changes and production issues.
• Act as the technical link between customer requirements and manufacturing.
• Share knowledge and ensure agreed improvements are captured within engineering and manufacturing information.

Product, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Take ownership of assigned engineering work through to successful manufacture.
• Understand the complete manufacturing route and consider the impact of engineering decisions on downstream processes.
• Work with the people completing the process to solve problems and identify practical improvements.
• Identify technical risks early and communicate concerns before they impact Production or customer delivery.
• Use lessons learned to improve safety, quality, delivery, manufacturability and engineering processes.
• Identify and support improvements in CAD-CAM technology and manufacturing methods.

Quality & Engineering Control

• Take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of engineering information released to Production.
• Complete appropriate checks and verification before releasing drawings, programs and manufacturing information.
• Respond to engineering errors and production concerns, identifying causes and implementing improvements.
• Maintain accurate and controlled CAD models, drawings, CAM programs and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure engineering changes are correctly controlled, communicated and recorded.

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical manufacturing experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD and/or CAD-CAM systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of sheet-metal manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Experience of developing manufacturing information and CNC/CAM programs.
• Practical understanding of processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, machining, fabrication and assembly.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, RADAN, TecZone, or similar CAD-CAM systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and engineering change control would be advantageous.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent IT Skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• The ability to explain design ideas clearly.
• Strong decision making skills.