CAD/CAM Engineer

CAD/CAM Engineer

Perm role, up to £45k pa DOE, Mon to Fri

WETHERBY

Interaction Recruitment are looking for an experienced CAD/CAM /Engineer and Designer with a passion for Precision Engineering and familiar with CNC Programming, to work for a busy and growing Engineering firm based in Wetherby.

Working within the Design Team, you will be responsible for designing components and tooling using Fusion360 for a variety of applications within the Automotive, Construction, Road and Rail industries. Day to day tasks for this role will include:

-Designing product components, assemblies, and production tooling in line with company standard practices

-Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using Fusion360 or similar CAD software

-Producing quotes and BOM’s for customers

-Liaising and collaborating with the Production and purchasing departments, as well as suppliers

-Working alongside the Engineering department on factory instruction documentation and parts lists ensuring costs are understood and communicated

-Communicate with clients and contractors throughout the process

-Generating CNC Programs for the Turning and Multi-axis Milling Machines

-Setting up the CNC Milling and Turning Machines ready for the Production team

-Attending weekly meetings with the management team and reporting on progress

To be successful, you will ideally be either a time served Engineer, Engineering Degree holder or have significant experience as a CAD CAM Design Engineer. Other keys skills required:

-Proficiency in CAD software including Fusion 360, Solidworks or Catia

-Familiarity with CNC programming and machining processes

-Knowledge of Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls would be beneficial

-Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

-Strong understanding of engineering material properties

-Able to make decisions and act quickly on/escalate any problems which arise

-Good communication and client-facing skills

-Able to work under pressure and prioritise multiple tasks

-Hands-on shop floor / Machine shop experience would be advantageous

The core working hours for this role are 7.30am-4.30pm from Monday to Thursday with a 12.30pm finish on a Friday. The salary for the role is experience dependant and up to £45k and the role is advertised as Permanent.

If you are interested in this role, please either apply within, send your CV to or call and ask to speak to Tom.