Application Engineer – CAD/CAM

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Elevation are working on a fantastic opportunity for a reputable business based in Sheffield who are looking to further expand their engineering team.


As a CAD/CAM Application engineer, you will play a key role in taking products from concept to production, making sure they’re built in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.


This role involves working closely with Operations, Quality, Planning, and customers to ensure everything runs smoothly; from early design input to solving problems on the shop floor. You’ll manage multiple engineering projects, improve processes, reduce costs, and help us deliver world-class parts, particularly for the aerospace and orthopaedics industries.


What You’ll Be Doing As a CAD/CAM Application Engineer:

  • Lead and manage multiple engineering projects, tracking progress and flagging risks early
  • Own the manufacturing process for your assigned programs to ensure smooth production
  • Represent Engineering in daily operations meetings and help drive resolution of actions
  • Provide cost estimates and technical input for customer quotations
  • Monitor project costs and work to stay within targets
  • Use your experience to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times
  • Solve production issues using tools like 8D or DMAIC
  • Program CNC machines (multi-axis, mill-turn, turning) using CAM software (Hypermill, MasterCam)
  • Design fixtures and tooling using CAD (preferably Siemens NX)
  • Create in-process documentation and prints
  • Work closely with Planning, Quality, Production and customers


What We’re Looking For From a CAD/CAM Application Engineer:

  • Strong background in CNC programming and machining (5-axis)
  • Experience with CAM systems such as Hypermill, Mastercam, or Vericut
  • CAD experience, ideally Siemens NX
  • Solid understanding of Lean principles and process optimisation
  • Confident with GD&T and reading technical drawings
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (creating BOMs, routings, item masters)


Qualifications

  • Working towards or holds degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role

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Company: Elevation Recruitment Group
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Elevation are working on a fantastic opportunity for a reputable business based in Sheffield who are looking to further expand their engineering team.

As a CAD/CAM Application engineer, you will play a key role in taking products from concept to production, making sure they’re built in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.

This role involves working closely with Operations, Quality, Planning, and customers to ensure everything runs smoothly; from early design input to solving problems on the shop floor. You’ll manage multiple engineering projects, improve processes, reduce costs, and help us deliver world-class parts, particularly for the aerospace and orthopaedics industries.

What You’ll Be Doing As a CAD/CAM Application Engineer:

  • Lead and manage multiple engineering projects, tracking progress and flagging risks early
  • Own the manufacturing process for your assigned programs to ensure smooth production
  • Represent Engineering in daily operations meetings and help drive resolution of actions
  • Provide cost estimates and technical input for customer quotations
  • Monitor project costs and work to stay within targets
  • Use your experience to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times
  • Solve production issues using tools like 8D or DMAIC
  • Program CNC machines (multi-axis, mill-turn, turning) using CAM software (Hypermill, MasterCam)
  • Design fixtures and tooling using CAD (preferably Siemens NX)
  • Create in-process documentation and prints
  • Work closely with Planning, Quality, Production and customers

What We’re Looking For From a CAD/CAM Application Engineer:

  • Strong background in CNC programming and machining (5-axis)
  • Experience with CAM systems such as Hypermill, Mastercam, or Vericut
  • CAD experience, ideally Siemens NX
  • Solid understanding of Lean principles and process optimisation
  • Confident with GD&T and reading technical drawings
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (creating BOMs, routings, item masters)

Qualifications

  • Working towards or holds degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role

Posted: May 21st, 2026