An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CAD/CAM Design Engineer to join a progressive Innovation Centre. This role is ideal for a time-served toolmaker who has moved into design engineering and CAD/CAM programming.
The successful candidate will create production-ready CNC programmes and supporting set-up documentation, contributing to the design and manufacture of tools, jigs, fixtures, and complex 5-axis billet-machined components.
The business manufactures high-quality products in the UK and exports globally, working across sectors including automotive, acoustic, audio, architectural and construction.
What we need from you as a CAD/CAM Design Engineer:
1. Time-served toolmakerwith practical knowledge of toolroom and precision manufacturing
2. SolidWorks & Solid CAM or similar experience is essential
3. Demonstrable experience in programming for complex 5 and 3 axis CNC machining, working with a range of materials
4. Familiarity with Hurco, Hwacheon, and Bridgeport machining environments or equivalent (no setting or operating required)
5. Experience in press tool, jig, and fixture design
6. Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail around new tooling and tooling issues and breakdowns
7. Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate with key people a...