CAD/CAM Programmer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance

Employee benefits scheme

Staff referral scheme

Company events

Training and development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group represents a well-established engineering and manufacturing business seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer in the United Kingdom. You will take ownership of programming and develop 3-, 4- and 5-axis toolpaths to support manufacturing processes and ensure parts meet required standards.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills, with experience in PowerMill, HyperMill or Siemens NX; SolidWorks is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM programming experience.
• Proficient with 3,4 and 5-axis machining and GD&T.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with PowerMill/HyperMill/NX; SolidWorks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programmes for a range of CNC machinery.
• Develop efficient 3, 4 and 5-axis toolpaths.
• Use CAD/CAM software to programme complex components.
• Design and produce fixtures and workholding.
• Identify tooling requirements and ensure correct tooling is available.
• Ensure programmes meet tolerances and surface finishes.
• Support production with technical problem solving.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

3/4/5-axis machining

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Tools

PowerMill

HyperMill

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in precision CNC machining and the production of technically demanding components.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join their engineering team.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer looking to join a growing engineering business where they can take ownership of programming and play an important role in the manufacturing process.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for creating and developing CNC programmes, supporting the manufacturing process and ensuring jobs are produced accurately, efficiently and to the required standards.

Responsibilities:

• Creating CNC programmes for a range of CNC machinery
• Developing efficient 3, 4 and 5-axis toolpaths
• Using CAD/CAM software to programme complex components
• Designing and producing your own fixtures and workholding
• Identifying tooling requirements and ensuring the correct tooling is available
• Taking a right-first-time approach to programming and manufacture
• Working with a range of materials including plastics, composites, foams and aluminium
• Interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
• Applying GD&T and geometric tolerancing principles
• Working closely with the Engineering Manager to determine the most effective manufacturing methods
• Supporting production with technical problem solving where required
• Ensuring programmes achieve the required tolerances and surface finishes

Candidate

• Experience within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with CAD/CAM programming
• Experience using Autodesk PowerMill, HyperMill or Siemens NX
• SolidWorks experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong understanding of 3, 4 and 5-axis machining
• Good knowledge of toolpaths, tooling and workholding
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong understanding of geometric tolerancing
• Experience working with a variety of materials
• Aerospace, motorsport or another highly regulated/precision manufacturing background would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised and self-motivated
• A natural problem solver
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions
• Confident communicator with a practical approach to problem solving

Benefits

• £40,000- £47,5000 depending on skills and experience
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance
• Employee benefits scheme
• Staff referral scheme
• Company events
• Training and development
• Overtime opportunities