CAD CAM Engineer

Venatu Recruitment Group; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking a CAD CAM Engineer in Knottingley, UK, to support delivery of precision-machined components. The role focuses on Siemens NX CAD/CAM and Sinumerik controls, with 3-, 4- and 5-axis programming and complex drawings interpretation.

You will manage projects from customer order through manufacture, develop manufacturing strategies, create 3D models, simulate operations and contribute to quality assurance. Salary circa £50k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Siemens NX CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from purchase order through to completion.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop manufacturing strategies for complex components.
• Create and modify 3D models using Siemens NX.
• Program and support 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining, including milling and turning.
• Optimise cutting strategies, tooling, feeds, speeds and machining cycles.
• Simulate machining operations and support programme prove-outs.
• Program and edit Siemens Sinumerik/ShopMill/ShopTurn controls at the machine.
• Produce setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Support fixture, tooling and work-holding requirements.
• Troubleshoot programming and manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with Production and Quality to resolve technical issues and non-conformances.
• Identify opportunities to reduce machining and prove-out times.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and comply with relevant quality and safety procedures.

Skills

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls

CNC programming

3-5 axis machining

Interpreting drawings

Tooling & cutting data

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Project management

Tools

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Siemens Sinumerik

Job description

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm

Salary – 50K

About the Role

An established UK engineering business is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Engineer to support the delivery of complex and precision-machined components.

The role will manage engineering projects from customer order through to manufacture, providing technical support across Engineering, Production and Quality. The successful candidate will have strong experience with Siemens NX CAD/CAM and Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls.

Key Responsibilities of a CAD CAM Engineer

• Manage engineering projects from purchase order through to completion.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop manufacturing strategies for complex components.
• Create and modify 3D models using Siemens NX.
• Program and support 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining, including milling and turning.
• Optimise cutting strategies, tooling, feeds, speeds and machining cycles.
• Simulate machining operations and support programme prove-outs.
• Program and edit Siemens Sinumerik/ShopMill/ShopTurn controls at the machine.
• Produce setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Support fixture, tooling and work-holding requirements.
• Troubleshoot programming and manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with Production and Quality to resolve technical issues and non-conformances.
• Identify opportunities to reduce machining and prove-out times.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and comply with relevant quality and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements of a CAD CAM Engineer

• Extensive experience with Siemens NX CAD/CAM.
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls.
• Proven CNC programming experience across milling and turning.
• Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, cutting data and machining strategies.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects effectively.

Desirable Experience of a CAD CAM Engineer

• Heavy engineering or precision machining background.
• Experience with large or complex components/rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls.
• Fixture and tooling design.
• CMM inspection processes.
• ERP/MRP systems.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Technically driven and detail focused.
• Organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.