Senior CAD/CAM Programmer — PowerMill/PowerShape Expert

A&M EDM; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Challenging projects

Modern facility

25 holidays

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunity

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A&M EDM Limited in Smethwick is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join our precision engineering team. You will produce CNC programs for one-off components through to batch production, working with demanding motorsport and aerospace applications.

You will use Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape to model, modify and verify manufacturing geometry, selecting tooling and speeds/feeds to meet tight deadlines and exacting quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience using Autodesk PowerMill.
• Experience using Autodesk PowerShape.
• CAD/CAM programming experience in a precision engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of CNC milling and machining processes.
• Experience programming complex, high-precision components.
• Knowledge of machining a wide range of materials including aluminium and Inconel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Ability to work accurately in a quick-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce safe, accurate CNC programs using PowerMill.
• Use PowerShape to prepare, modify and work with component models and manufacturing geometry.
• Program work ranging from complex one-off parts to repeat and batch production.
• Select appropriate machining strategies, tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Program components manufactured from aluminium, steels, titanium and Inconel.
• Review customer drawings, CAD models and technical requirements.
• Work closely with CNC machinists, production managers and other members of the engineering team.
• Support the prove-out and optimisation of programs on the shop floor.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency, cycle times and component quality.
• Ensure programs meet the required dimensional, surface-finish and quality standards.
• Managing several priorities while working to demanding customer deadlines.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Drawings interpretation

Quality conscious

Deadline-driven

Tools

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

CNC programming

Job description

A&M EDM Limited in Smethwick is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join our precision engineering team. You will produce CNC programs for one-off components through to batch production, working with demanding motorsport and aerospace applications.

You will use Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape to model, modify and verify manufacturing geometry, selecting tooling and speeds/feeds to meet tight deadlines and exacting quality standards.