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CAD/CAM Designer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
ThinkingAhead Executive Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role
We are seeking a CAD/CAM Designer to support the design and manufacturing of critical engine components and CNC-machined parts. This role works closely with engine builders, machinists, and R&D to take parts from concept → design → CNC → engine → racetrack. You’ll design parts, create CAM toolpaths, support CNC machining, and help continuously improve performance, quality, and manufacturability.
What You’ll DoDesign and CAD:
- Design and modify performance engine components including cylinder heads, blocks, intake components, valve train parts, fixtures, and custom tooling
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing and inspection
- Improve existing designs for performance, durability, weight, and manufacturability
- Support reverse engineering using measurements or 3D scans
CAM & Manufacturing:
- Create and optimize CNC toolpaths for 3-axis and 5-axis machining (if applicable), as well as milling, drilling, surfacing, and porting operations
- Optimize programs for cycle time, surface finish, and tool life
- Work directly with machinists to prove out programs and improve processes
- Design and program fixtures and work holding
- Partner with engine builders, machinists, and R&D
- Support prototype and development programs
- Drive continuous improvement in machining and design workflows
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in CAD/CAM in a precision machining or performance automotive environment
- Strong experience with tools such as Solid Works, Fusion 360, Mastercam, or similar
- Experience generating CNC programs and toolpaths
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tolerances and manufacturing methods, and engineering drawings
Nice to Have:
- Experience in motorsports, racing engines, or performance automotive
- 5-axis machining experience
- Fixture and tooling design experience
- Experience with reverse engineering or 3D scanning
- Experience with cylinder heads or engine machining
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to work in a high-performance motorsports environment
This is not a corporate desk job. You’ll work hands-on with real parts, real engines, and real performance gains
. Your designs will go directly from CAD to CNC to the racetrack.
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