CAM Project Engineer

Burnley

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Job Title: CAM Project Engineer - Manufacturing Process Support
Location: Burnley, UK

Our client is a global leader in aircraft engines, designing, manufacturing, integrating, maintaining, and servicing products for all types of aircraft-regional, business, commercial, and more. Voted the 28th best worldwide employer by Forbes in 2022, employing almost 700 people at its Burnley site, one of the largest private-sector employers in the area. Their culture is founded on the Four People Fundamentals:

Promoting diversity and inclusion
Developing skills and building opportunities
Creating a trustworthy workplace
Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why Join?

Competitive salary
37-hour working week (over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Fridays)
Flexi-time scheme and generous annual leave (33 days, including bank holidays)
Option to purchase additional leave
10% employer pension contribution
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance
Continuous professional development and career growth support
Excellent on-site catering and corporate membership to Crow Wood Hotel & Spa
Discounted high street purchases and wellbeing support
Electric car charging points and hybrid working options
Plus, many more employee benefits!

Role Overview

As a CAM Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team focused on ensuring the smooth production of our innovative products. You will help develop and implement the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on CNC machine tools, robotic cells, and laser ply projection processes. You will be responsible for providing technical support and problem-solving to ensure high-quality, repeatable, and timely production.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Design & Support: Define, design, and validate manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Programming & Systems Support: Program and support CNC machine tools, robotic cells, and related processes, including 5-axis programming, laser welding, and cutting.
Quality & Continuous Improvement: Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality control methods to ensure processes meet defined performance standards. Lead lean projects to drive efficiency and process improvement.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external suppliers, ensuring manufacturing processes are aligned with the latest technologies and standards. Participate in QRQC meetings, structured problem-solving exercises, and rate readiness activities.
Risk Management: Analyse manufacturing risks using tools like PFMEA and SPC to ensure repeatability and sustainability of processes.

Tools & Technologies:

Familiarity with CAD systems (Ideally CATIA V5)
Experience with programming languages (e.g., ISO, C++, VBA)
Knowledge of ERP systems, PLM, and Cascade
Experience with Delmia or other robotic control systems
Proficient with MS Office suite and Windows operating systems

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Engineering degree/HND or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly in composites, CNC machine tools, and robotic cells
Experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Time-served in a toolmaking or similar engineering role
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment with a hands-on approach

Additional Skills:

Ability to analyse complex problems and develop solutions
Capable of communicating clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, autonomous, and accountable work ethic

What They Offer:

Employee Wellbeing: Mental health support, discounted gym memberships, cycles to work scheme, and much more.
Career Development: Continuous learning and growth opportunities, including leadership conferences and quarterly team-building events.
Company Culture: Inclusive, collaborative, and focused on employee satisfaction.

Shaping the future of aviation with cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a dedicated team. Join today

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