CAM Engineer needed in Tewkesbury, Salary: £40,000 per annum (depending on experience), Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, permanent role, immediate start available following a successful interview process.
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced CAM Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire. This is a key technical role within the engineering function, responsible for preparing, optimising, and releasing customer design data into manufacturing-ready formats. The successful candidate will support right-first-time production and work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure design intent, quality standards, and manufacturing efficiency are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
* Importing and reviewing customer design data and supporting documentation
* Validating data integrity, ensuring all layers, drill files, netlists, and specifications are complete and production-ready
* Carrying out detailed DFM analysis in line with industry standards and internal manufacturing capabilities
* Raising and managing Engineering Queries with customers where clarification or deviation is required
* Editing and optimising design data using Genesis 2000or InCAM Pro
* Obtaining customer approval for CAM changes that affect form, fit, or function
* Configuring panelisation and array layouts to maximise material utilisation and throughput
* Generating manufacturing data including imaging layers, NC drill and routing programs, and special process layers
* Creating fabrication drawings, route cards, and supporting manufacturing documentation
* Generating inspection and test programs to support quality assurance
* Providing ongoing technical support to production, including data amendments and corrective actions
* Liaising directly with customers to provide manufacturability feedback and technical clarificationWorking collaboratively with engineering, production, quality, sales, and subcontract partners
Skills & Requirements
* Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes
* Proven experience working with industry-standard design data formats such as Gerber, ODB++, and Excellon
* Demonstrated experience carrying out detailed DFM analysis
* Working knowledge of Genesis 2000or InCAM Pro
* Experience with impedance modelling tools such as Polar Speedstack(desirable)
* High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under time pressure
* Strong communication skills, including customer-facing technical discussions
Education & Experience
* Previous experience in a CAM Engineering or front-end engineering environment (essential)
* Experience providing technical support within a manufacturing or engineering business (desirable)
* Commercial awareness within an engineering-led organisation
Pay & Benefits
* Competitive salary of approximately £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Permanent, full-time position
* Office-based role within a technically focused engineering team
* Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation
* Support for ongoing training and professional development
How to Apply
To apply, visit PertempsGloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ (Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00) or call (phone number removed) to register or find out more. This is a great opportunity for a skilled CAM Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business and play a key role in delivering high-quality, right-first-time production - apply today.
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