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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