Cad/Cam Programmer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in Service

Annual leave

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited in Redditch is seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer to join a precision engineering team. You will create programs for multi-axis laser machines using SolidCam/Solidworks, develop methods, work instructions and SOPs, and drive process improvements.

The role requires working in a modern manufacturing environment with tooling and NPDI responsibilities, and offers a salary up to £55,000 DOE, plus a pension and enhanced annual leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAM software and multi axis CNC machining processes.
• Previous experience working with Solidworks beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Creating programs on multi axis laser machinery.
• Writing methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOPs.
• Lead and support the implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives.
• Take ownership and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Ensure all tooling required to support safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits, reviewing outcomes and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps and ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

CAM software

Multi-axis CNC

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Have you got previous experience programming multi axis lasers? If so, then please read on!

The basics:

• Role: CAD/CAM Programmer - SolidCam/Solidworks - multi axis laser
• Location: Redditch
• Salary: up to £50,360 to £55,000 DOE
• Hours: Mon-Thurs (7.30am to 4.30pm), Fridays ( 7.30am to 12.30pm) - 39 hours per week
• Holidays/Benefits: Holidays are calculated in hours but work out to be 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service. Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary. Employer 3% / Employee 5% - Pension.

Overview:

We now require an additional CAD/CAM Programmer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture precision engineered components. You will be working in a first-class precision engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.

As the CAD/CAM Programmer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish. This a varied role to include:

• creating programs on multi axis laser machinery
• writing methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOP's
• Lead and support the implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives,
• Take ownership and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across all relevant business functions, including NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Ensure all tooling required to support safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes
• Actively participate in internal and external audits, reviewing outcomes and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps and ensure continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate CAD/CAM Programmer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Knowledge of CAM software and multi axis CNC machining processes
• Previous experience working with Solidworks beneficial

Commutable from:

Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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