Senior CAM Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Service Cornwall; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Holidays 25+8

Life Assurance

Sick Leave

Employee discount

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services Cornwall is seeking a CAM programmer to create, modify and verify 3, 4 & 5-axis CAM programs for CNC milling, while supporting CAD activity for elastomer and plastic moulds and tooling components. You will work with Global Design and production teams to ensure drawings, production documentation, and tool data are accurate and compliant with industry standards.

Applicants should have an engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 or equivalent; minimum 3 years in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using SolidWorks.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and verify CAM programs for 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC milling.
• Prepare, issue and control detailed production drawings and CAD data.
• Support CAD activity and interface with Global Design team and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Quality policies.

Skills

CAM programming

5-axis milling

CAD drawing

Measuring equipment

Engineering drawings

Toolroom machinery

SolidWorks

Education

NVQ3 Engineering

HNC Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + annual bonus
Benefits: Pension (8% employer contribution), 25 days holiday entitlement (plus 8 public holidays), Life Assurance, paid Sick Leave, employee discount platform + more
Hours: Days - 7.45am - 3.20pm + early Friday finish (36 hour week)

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the centre of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will create, modify and verify CAM programs, whilst supporting CAD activity, for the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creation, modification and verification of 3, 4 & 5-axis programs and supporting information, for a range of processes, machine tools and CNC control programming languages
• Preparation, issuing and control of detailed 2D drawings, 3D models and associated production documentation in accordance with global industry standards and expectations
• Utilise and support CNC machine tool network
• Create and control processes in order to accurately convey drawing and production information to all other departments
• Prepare and collate job packs to distribute to other departments
• Record construction information and feedback from production for quality purposes, process development and resolve issues and prevent future occurrences
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Interface with and provide technical support to Global Design team and site production staff
• Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
• Act in accordance with the Company's Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
• Report any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
• Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections

Education

• Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
• Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting required
• Experience using SolidWorks required
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is desirable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Experience in CAM programming for CNC Milling machines (3, 4 & 5-axis)
• Extensive experience in 2D & 3D CAD software and drawing/design activities
• Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
• Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
• Experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
• Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Experienced and conversant PC use

Travel Requirements

• 5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What we Offer

Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion - where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening