Manufacturing Engineer: CAD/Nesting & Costing

April Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Job summary

April Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent role in Wellingborough. Salary £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (DOE).

The role involves producing technical drawings and cost estimates, using AutoCAD and nesting software, and ensuring designs are manufacturable while minimising waste. The successful candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing engineering, be proficient with CAD/CAM tools, and support the sales team with technical quotations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing, Process, Production or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and working with DXF files.
• Experience using CAD/CAM or nesting software (e.g. Lantek, SigmaNEST, RADAN or similar).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material optimisation.
• Experience producing technical quotations or manufacturing estimates is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support both customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Produce accurate quotations and cost estimates for customer enquiries.
• Create and amend technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Work with DXF files and prepare designs for manufacture.
• Use nesting software to maximise material yields and minimise waste.
• Provide technical support to the sales team and customers.
• Liaise with production to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Calculate material requirements, production times, and manufacturing yields.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

DXF handling

Quotations & estimates

Nesting software

Tools

CAD/CAM

Lantek

SigmaNEST

RADAN

Job description

April Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent role in Wellingborough. Salary £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (DOE).

The role involves producing technical drawings and cost estimates, using AutoCAD and nesting software, and ensuring designs are manufacturable while minimising waste. The successful candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing engineering, be proficient with CAD/CAM tools, and support the sales team with technical quotations.