CAD CAM Engineer in WF1

Energy Jobline ZR; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group in Wakefield is seeking a CAD/CAM Engineer to support the delivery of complex precision‑machined components. You will manage projects from customer order through manufacture, creating and editing 3D models with Siemens NX and developing CNC programs for multi‑axis machining.

The ideal candidate has extensive Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience, strong Sinumerik CNC knowledge, and proven ability to interpret complex drawings, select tooling and optimise machining strategies to

Qualifications

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

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.
• Produce efficient CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.
• 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 quality procedures.

Skills

Project management

Drawing interpretation

Machining strategies

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls

Job description

Job DescriptionCAD/CAM Engineer – Siemens NX

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

• 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.
• Produce efficient CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.
• 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

• 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

• 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.
• Reverse engineering.
• CMM inspection processes.
• ERP/MRP systems.

Personal Attributes

• 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.

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