CAD/CAM Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Callow Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a CAD/CAM Engineer to manage projects from start to finish in a modern precision engineering environment, with manufacturing processes including machining and fabrication.

The role emphasizes developing CAM programs, writing methods of manufacture, leading process improvements, and ensuring deliverables across NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality. Commutable from Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAM software and multi axis CNC machining processes.
• Solidworks experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create programs on multi axis laser machinery.
• Write methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOPs.
• Lead and support the implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives.
• Take ownership and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across all relevant business functions, including NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Ensure all tooling required to support safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits, reviewing outcomes and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps and ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

CAM software

Multi axis CNC machining

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Overview

We now require an additional CAD/CAM Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture precision engineered components. You will be working in a first-class precision engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.

The role

As the CAD/CAM Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish. This a varied role to include:

• creating programs on multi axis laser machinery


• writing methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOP's


• Lead and support the implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives,


• Take ownership and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across all relevant business functions, including NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality, ensuring key milestones are achieved.


• Ensure all tooling required to support safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes


• Actively participate in internal and external audits, reviewing outcomes and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps and ensure continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate CAD/CAM Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Knowledge of CAM software and multi axis CNC machining processes


• Previous experience working with Solidworks beneficial

Commutable from: Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas

Commutable from: Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas

Commutable from: Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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