CAD / CAM Programmer (Part time)

Our client based in Frankley, Birmingham, is searching for a CAD / CAM Programmer to join their team on a 30-hour part time working week over 5 days between Monday to Thursday, 16:00-22:00 and on Fridays, 10:00-16:00.

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Summary of position:

The post holder will support CAD design and CAM programming efforts, and CNC machinist and inspection of final items.

Serve as a key liaison between engineering, production, and customers. This role is also key in managing project timelines, contribute to RFQs, ensuring smooth and cost-effective production.

Primary Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities:

Support all CAD design and modelling efforts for the business.
Collaborate with customer design teams to interpret, adapt, and optimise 3D models. Provide technical guidance to ensure customer requirements are translated accurately into production-ready designs.
Collaborate with the manufacturing team to support CAM programming requirements.
Assist in the development and refinement of toolpaths and machining strategies when required.
Contribute to process improvements by aligning CAD design intent with CAM programming requirements.
Programme, set and operate 3 and 5 axis CNC machinery, to produce and finish syntactic materials.
Support the workflow, from initial design to final production, ensuring safe working practices, and quality and efficiency targets are achieved.
Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction while maintaining product quality.
Participate and contribute to multiple projects, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and customer expectations.
Correct any errors in job programmes or setting at the earliest possibility, minimising waste and re-work and checking the new settings reliably produce Grade A product.
Carry out quality assurance checks and report any imperfections reporting any incidents of non-conformance to your Line Manager.
Maintain equipment, materials, and post-processing practices.
Any other reasonable task that falls within your job remit, as instructed by your line manager.
Essential Personal Specification, Experience and Education Required:

Qualities and Attitude:

A strong work ethic and accountability.
Quick problem solver.
Positive and professional attitude ‘Can do’ attitude.
Flexible.
Proactive.
An eye for detail and focus on quality control.
Experience:

Proficiency in CAD software and related tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Qualifications & Training:

Basic literacy and numeracy.
CAD Design.
CNC Machining.
Desirable Personal Specification, Experience and Education:

Qualifications & Training:

BTEC certificates and diplomas in engineering (levels 2 and 3).
Behaviours:

Strong Time Management Skills Problem-Solving Approach. xwzovoh
Ability to process alphanumeric data, spot errors and anomalies.
Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards and specification