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!