CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineer

Owen Daniels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract (Outside IR35) with overtime available. This hands-on role focuses on CNC programming, production planning and proving out complex programmes alongside machine operators.

You will work on multi-axis and legacy CNC equipment, apply ISO code, and collaborate with machine operators to improve machining processes. Proficiency with SolidCAM, Vericut, and Fanuc/Mazatrol controls is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC programming experience, ideally with SolidCAM - other CAD/CAM packages considered.
• Strong Vericut experience.
• Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.
• Confident working with ISO/NC code.
• Experience programming 3+2 and/or 5-axis machining across lathes and HMCs.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day CNC programming of precision machined components.
• Creating production plans and manufacturing documentation.
• Proving out more complex programmes with CNC operators.
• Supporting machining across modern multi-axis and legacy CNC equipment.
• Working with ISO code and supporting continuous improvements to machining processes.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

Multi-axis machining

Process improvement

Quality mindset

Tools

SolidCAM

Vericut

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol controls

Job description

CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineer

6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Overtime Available

A specialist engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-integrity products into critical applications is looking for experienced CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineers to join their Manufacturing Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a hands-on programming role focused on CNC machining, production planning and proving out complex programmes alongside machine operators.

The Role

• Day-to-day CNC programming of precision machined components.
• Creating production plans and manufacturing documentation.
• Proving out more complex programmes with CNC operators.
• Supporting machining across modern multi-axis and legacy CNC equipment.
• Working with ISO code and supporting continuous improvements to machining processes.

Key Requirements

• Extensive CNC programming experience, ideally with SolidCAM - experience with other CAD/CAM packages will also be considered.
• Strong Vericut experience.
• Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.
• Confident working with ISO/NC code.
• Experience programming 3+2 and/or 5-axis machining, with broader experience across lathes and horizontal machining centres.
• Strong understanding of precision manufacturing and CNC machining.

Machines

• Experience with Mazak Integrex, Mazak VARIAXIS, plus older equipment including 2-axis lathes, Pumas, Doosans and Matsuuras would be highly relevant.

Shifts

• Week 1: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm | Friday 6:00am-11:30am
• Week 2: Monday-Thursday 1:00pm-9:00pm | Friday 11:30am-5:00pm

Overtime available.

Security Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold a British passport. Dual-national candidates are subject to nationality restrictions, with permitted additional nationalities including USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Ireland and Poland