Lead CAD/CAM Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Early Friday finish at 13:00

25 days annual leave

Life assurance 2.5x salary

Dental and optical cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

5 days sick pay

Onsite parking

Descripción de la vacante

Syntech Recruitment Ltd in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Lead CAD/CAM Engineer to lead programming for CNC milling, multi-axis machining and plastic trimming. You will develop and optimise CNC programs, toolpaths, feeds, speeds and tooling, while producing and reviewing 2D/3D CAD models for manufacture.

The role requires proven senior CAD/CAM or CNC programming experience, strong CAM software knowledge (SolidWorks; PowerMill) and a focus on reducing cycle times and costs.

Formación

• Senior CAD/CAM engineering or CNC programming experience.
• Experience with multi-axis machining and CNC programming.
• Proficiency in CAM software and SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Knowledge of tooling, cutting parameters and machining strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead CAD/CAM programming for CNC milling, multi-axis machining and plastic trimming.
• Develop and optimise CNC programs, toolpaths, feeds, speeds and tooling.
• Produce and review 2D and 3D CAD models for manufacture.
• Establish CAD/CAM programming standards and best practices.
• Develop machining strategies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Reduce machining cycle times, waste and manufacturing costs.
• Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling and machining issues.
• Mentor CAD/CAM engineers and CNC programmers.
• Support NPI, prototyping and design-to-production activities.
• Work with estimating and quality teams on manufacturing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across CNC programming processes.

Conocimientos

CAD/CAM engineering

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

SolidWorks

GD&T

Herramientas

Autodesk PowerMill

MAKA

Haas CNC machines

Descripción del empleo

Lead CAD/CAM Engineer

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–16:00, Friday 07:00–13:00

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Lead CAD/CAM Engineer to join an established manufacturing business in High Wycombe.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
• Early Friday finish at 13:00
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance at 2.5x salary after 6 months
• Dental and optical cash plan after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 5 days sick pay after 6 months
• Onsite parking
• Permanent position with technical leadership opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CAD/CAM programming for CNC milling, multi-axis machining and plastic trimming
• Develop and optimise CNC programs, toolpaths, feeds, speeds and tooling
• Produce and review 2D and 3D CAD models for manufacture
• Establish CAD/CAM programming standards and best practices
• Develop machining strategies to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Reduce machining cycle times, waste and manufacturing costs
• Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling and machining issues
• Support production teams with machine setups, tooling and fixturing
• Mentor CAD/CAM engineers and CNC programmers
• Support NPI, prototyping and design-to-production activities
• Work with estimating and quality teams on manufacturing requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across CNC programming processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven senior CAD/CAM engineering or CNC programming experience
• Strong CNC machining and multi-axis programming knowledge
• Experience with plastic trimming or precision manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAM software and SolidWorks or equivalent
• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters and machining strategies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance
• Knowledge of Autodesk PowerMill, MAKA or Haas CNC machinery advantageous
• Experience with CNC post-processors and tooling solutions desirable