Nesting Engineer

Lawhive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a CNC Nesting Engineer to optimize the use of materials while ensuring production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience with cutting machine technology, proficiency in nesting software like BOOST and RADAN, and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Coordinator. Working hours are Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to understand SolidWorks files is important.
• Experience with Trumpf or similar punch machinery programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate RADAN & BOOST nesting software and ensure proper configuration of tools and machines.
• Interpret technical drawings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and adhere to quality procedures.

Skills

Proficiency with nesting software

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Trumpf machines

Tools

BOOST nesting software

RADAN nesting software

Job description

CNC Nesting Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate RADAN & BOOST nesting software, ensuring cutting tools, machines, and other equipment are correctly configured for the nesting process, often working closely with CNC operators or machine programmers.
• Interpret drawings and technical information.
• Collaborate with other teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and health and safety protocols.
• Improve production efficiency.
• Adhere to safety standards.
• Demonstrate leadership by consistently upholding and modelling the highest standards of safety, quality, and workplace behaviour.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team to support operational needs and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 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 across multiple departments.
• Understanding of SolidWorks files.
• Understanding of Trumpf machines is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent time‑management ability & detail focus.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• Flexible approach.
• Understanding of sheet‑metal fabrication machinery and production.
• Experience with Trumpf or similar punch machinery programming.
• Punch/fold machine experience.
• Ideally experienced in door manufacturing.
• Ideally familiar with modern manufacturing processes and total quality improvement.

Location: Newcastle‑under‑Lyme. Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE). Full‑time, permanent. Reporting to: Manufacturing Coordinator. Working days: Monday – Friday.