CNC Nesting Engineer

Emotiv Technical Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking a CNC Nesting Engineer to create efficient nests for CNC machines using specialized software. The role involves close collaboration with teams to enhance production efficiency and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in nesting software, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. Join us to contribute to streamlined operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with nesting software and cutting machine technology is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create nests for CNC machines using specific nesting software.
• Collaborate with CNC operators and other teams for production.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and health and safety protocols.

Skills

Proficiency with nesting software

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of material properties

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Understanding of SolidWorks files

Experience with Trumpf machines

Organisational skills

Excellent time-management

Flexible approach

Tools

BOOST nesting software

RADAN nesting software

Trumpf punch machinery

Job description

Job Title - CNC Nesting Engineer

Reporting to - Manufacturing Coordinator

Purpose of Role

To create Nests for the Trumpf CNC Punching and TruBend centre machines using BOOST (Trumpf) nesting software and RADAN nesting software. Maximising material usage and minimising waste while ensuring that the production process is efficient and cost‑effective.

Primary Objectives

• Operation of RADAN & BOOST nesting software, ensuring that the cutting tools, machines, and other equipment are correctly configured for the nesting process, often working closely with CNC operators or machine programmers.
• Understanding of drawings/technical information.
• Collaboration with other teams.
• Continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Ensuring adherence to quality procedures and health and safety protocols.
• Improving production efficiency.
• Adherence to safety standards.
• Demonstrate leadership by consistently upholding and modelling the highest standards of safety, quality, and workplace behaviour, setting a positive example for others to follow.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support operational needs and business objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Proficiency with nesting software and cutting machine technology.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of material properties, cutting techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple departments.
• Understanding of SolidWorks files.
• Understanding of Trumpf machines would be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent time‑management ability. Detail‑conscious.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• Flexible approach.
• A good understanding of sheet metal fabrication machinery and production.
• Trumpf or similar punch machinery programming experience.
• Punch/fold machine experience.
• Ideally experienced in door manufacturing.
• Ideally familiar with modern manufacturing processes and total quality improvement.