CAD/CAM Engineer

Company: Nicholas Associates
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Location: Redditch
Job Description:

Would you be competent at programming multi axis machinery? (multi axis laser for example)

The basics:

Role: CAD/CAM Engineer – CNC/Multi axis Laser programming

Location: Redditch

Salary: up to £55,000 DOE

Hours: Mon-Thurs (7.30am to 4.30pm), Fridays ( 7.30am to 12.30pm) – 39 hours per week

Holidays/Benefits: Holidays are calculated in hours but work out to be 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service. Death in Service Benefit – 2 x annual salary. Employer 3% / Employee 5% – Pension.

Overview:

We now require an additional CAD/CAM Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture precision engineered components.

You will be working in a first-class precision engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.

As the CAD/CAM Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish. This a varied role to include:

  • creating programs on multi axis laser machinery
  • writing methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOP’s
  • Lead and support the implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives,
  • Take ownership and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across all relevant business functions, including NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
  • Ensure all tooling required to support safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes
  • Actively participate in internal and external audits, reviewing outcomes and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps and ensure continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate CAD/CAM Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

  • Knowledge of CAM software and multi axis CNC machining processes
  • Previous experience working with Solidworks beneficial

Commutable from: Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the CAD/CAM Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

Posted: June 2nd, 2026