Computer Aided Design Engineer

Aspion Search; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension 8%

33 days leave

Career progression

Salary negotiable

Job summary

Aspion Search is seeking an experienced CAM Engineer to join our precision engineering team in the UK. The role focuses on offline CNC programming, developing machining strategies and supporting production across complex components.

You will work with CAM software (Mastercam preferred), CAD tools (SolidWorks), and collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering to deliver high-precision results, while maintaining ISO 9001 standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as Offline CNC Programmer or CAM Engineer.
• Proficient with CAM software; Mastercam preferred.
• CAD modelling in 2D/3D.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of Fanuc and Haas controls.
• Experience with 3 Axis, 3+2 Axis and 5 Axis machining.
• Understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling and workholding.
• Exposure to Oil & Gas, Energy or Aerospace sectors.
• Experience supporting new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Produce offline CNC programs using CAM software for a variety of components.
• Develop efficient machining strategies to improve productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Generate work packs, setup sheets and operation instructions for the shopfloor.
• Collaborate with Production to meet monthly manufacturing schedules.
• Own machining methods, tooling selection and workholding solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
• Ensure ISO 9001 quality standards compliance.
• Assist with machine maintenance planning and coordination.
• Introduce new products into production with Engineering and Quality teams.

Skills

Offline CNC Programming

CAM Engineer

CAD Modelling

Engineering Drawings

Fanuc Controls

Haas Controls

3 Axis Machining

3+2 Axis Machining

5 Axis Machining

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Production Scheduling

Tooling & Workholding

ERP Experience

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Industry: Precision Engineering / CNC Manufacturing

Reference: CAM-DB

We are working with a leading precision engineering manufacturer that is looking to appoint an experienced CAM Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced offline CNC Programmer with strong CAD/CAM experience to play a key role in developing machining strategies, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting production across a range of complex precision-engineered components.

The successful candidate will have experience programming multi-axis CNC machines, optimising machining methods, and working closely with production and quality teams to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce offline CNC programs using CAM software for a variety of precision-engineered components
• Develop efficient machining strategies to improve productivity, reduce cycle times and minimise manufacturing costs
• Generate work packs, setup sheets and operation instructions for the shopfloor
• Work closely with Production to ensure monthly manufacturing schedules are achieved
• Take ownership of machining methods, tooling selection and workholding solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions where required
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and internal engineering procedures
• Support machine maintenance planning and coordinate additional maintenance where necessary
• Work alongside Engineering and Quality teams to successfully introduce new products into production

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as an Offline CNC Programmer or CAM Engineer
• Strong experience using CAM software (Mastercam experience desirable, although training can be provided)
• Proficient in CAD software for 2D and 3D modelling (SolidWorks experience desirable)
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models and customer specifications
• Good understanding of Fanuc and Haas CNC controls
• Experience programming 3 Axis, 3+2 Axis and 5 Axis CNC machining centres
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling and workholding techniques
• Experience machining exotic materials commonly used within the Oil & Gas, Energy or Aerospace sectors
• Experience supporting new product introduction and project managing components through production
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• ERP system experience would be advantageous
• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• 0800-1630 M-T / 0800-1330 FridayOR 0745-1730 Monday to Thursday
• Company Pension matched up to 8%
• Career progression opportunities

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