CAD/CAM Engineer: Lead Complex Machining Strategy

Theo James Recruitment; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment is working with an established heavy engineering and precision machining business to recruit an experienced CAD/CAM Engineer for integral role in manufacturing. You will own projects from customer order through to manufacture, producing 3D models and NC programs using Siemens NX, and collaborating with Engineering, Production and Quality.

The role offers a technically challenging environment with long-term workload and opportunities to influence machining strategies,

Qualifications

• Extensive Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls.
• CNC milling and turning programming experience.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, machining strategies and cutting data.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX.
• Creating CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.
• Developing machining strategies, tooling requirements and workholding solutions.
• Simulating machining operations to identify potential collisions and minimise prove-out time.
• Programming and editing Siemens CNC programs directly at the machine.
• Supporting ShopMill and ShopTurn programming where required.
• Optimising feeds, speeds, tooling and machining cycles.
• Reviewing customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Supporting first-off inspection and working with Quality to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Sinumerik CNC controls

CNC milling and turning programming

Interpreting engineering drawings

Machining tooling & data

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

ShopMill

ShopTurn

Job description

Theo James Recruitment is working with an established heavy engineering and precision machining business to recruit an experienced CAD/CAM Engineer for integral role in manufacturing. You will own projects from customer order through to manufacture, producing 3D models and NC programs using Siemens NX, and collaborating with Engineering, Production and Quality.

The role offers a technically challenging environment with long-term workload and opportunities to influence machining strategies,