Senior CAD / CAM Engineer

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week option

39 hour working week

Job summary

Aspion Search is sourcing a Senior CAD/CAM Design Engineer for an established Oldham manufacturer. You will oversee design to manufacture of sheet metal components, producing SolidWorks drawings and BOMs, and supporting CAM progression.

The role offers a 39-hour week with a 4-day option, varied projects across retail and lighting, and close collaboration with production teams to deliver precise, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience working with sheet metal.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• CAM software experience, ideally using Radan or Amada.
• A practical understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• 5 year's experience with lighting products (desired).
• 5 year's experience in retail fabrication (desired).
• Experience using ERP systems for BOMs and quotations (desired).

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for sheet metal projects across the retail and lighting sectors.
• Liaise with customers and colleagues to understand specifications and develop practical manufacturing solutions.
• Plan parts and assemblies, creating bills of materials and preparing quotations using an ERP system.
• Create parts for CAM and support their progression into manufacture.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve queries and ensure drawings meet manufacturing requirements.
• Manage varied projects while maintaining accuracy, quality and agreed deadlines.

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

SolidWorks

Radan

Amada

ERP systems

Job description

Senior CAD/CAM Design Engineer

Oldham
£37,000-£45,000 (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced CAD/CAM Engineer with a background in sheet metal? This opportunity offers varied projects, involvement from design through to manufacture, and the option to work your hours over 4 days.

About the company

Aspion Search is recruiting for a well established manufacturer producing precision components and assemblies for a variety of sectors.

Combining experienced engineering teams with modern manufacturing equipment, the business offers extensive inhouse capabilities across fabrication, machining and assembly. This gives the Senior CAD/CAM Engineer the opportunity to work closely with production colleagues and see your designs become finished products.

The Senior CAD/ CAM Design Engineer will join a business where practical engineering knowledge, attention to detail and pride in workmanship is valued.

Responsibilities of the Senior CAD / CAM Design Engineer

• Produce accurate manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for sheet metal projects across the retail and lighting sectors.
• Liaise with customers and colleagues to understand specifications and develop practical manufacturing solutions.
• Plan parts and assemblies, creating bills of materials and preparing quotations using an ERP system.
• Create parts for CAM and support their progression into manufacture.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve queries and ensure drawings meet manufacturing requirements.
• Manage varied projects while maintaining accuracy, quality and agreed deadlines.

Requirements of the Senior CAD / CAM Design Engineer

• Engineering qualifications
• A minimum of 10 years' experience working with sheet metal
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• CAM software experience, ideally using Radan or Amada
• A practical understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes
• 5 year's experience with lighting products (desired)
• 5 year's experience in retail fabrication (desired)
• Experience using ERP systems for BOMs and quotations (desired)

What's on offer?

• £37,000 - £45,000 salary, (depending on experience)
• A 39 hour working week with a 4 day week option
• Varied projects involving design, customer liaison, costing and manufacturing
• The opportunity to see your work progress from initial requirements through to production
• A role within an established manufacturer with broad technical capabilities