Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm
Salary –
50K
About the Role
An established UK engineering business is seeking an experienced
CAD/CAM Engineer
to support the delivery of complex and precision-machined components.
The role will manage engineering projects from customer order through to manufacture, providing technical support across Engineering, Production and Quality. The successful candidate will have strong experience with
Siemens NX CAD/CAM and Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls
.
Key Responsibilities of a CAD CAM Engineer
Manage engineering projects from purchase order through to completion.
Interpret customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Develop manufacturing strategies for complex components.
Create and modify 3D models using
Siemens NX
.
Program and support
3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining
, including milling and turning.
Optimise cutting strategies, tooling, feeds, speeds and machining cycles.
Simulate machining operations and support programme prove-outs.
Program and edit
Siemens Sinumerik/ShopMill/ShopTurn
controls at the machine.
Produce setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
Support fixture, tooling and work-holding requirements.
Troubleshoot programming and manufacturing issues.
Work closely with Production and Quality to resolve technical issues and non-conformances.




Identify opportunities to reduce machining and prove-out times.
Maintain accurate engineering records and comply with relevant quality and safety procedures.
Essential Requirements of a CAD CAM Engineer
Extensive experience with
Siemens NX CAD/CAM
.
Strong working knowledge of
Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls
.
Proven CNC programming experience across milling and turning.
Experience with
3, 4 and 5-axis machining
.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
Strong knowledge of tooling, cutting data and machining strategies.
Valuable understanding of manufacturing processes.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple engineering projects effectively.
Desirable Experience of a CAD CAM Engineer
Heavy engineering or precision machining background.
Experience with large or complex components/rotating equipment.
Knowledge of
Fanuc and/or Heidenhain
controls.
Fixture and tooling design.
CMM inspection processes.
ERP/MRP systems.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
Technically driven and detail focused.
Organised, proactive and self-motivated.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Able to work effectively under pressure.
Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
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