CAM Project Engineer

Location: Brierfield

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment for almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.
CAM Project Engineer
Burnley, Lancashire
Safran Nacelles
Full-Time | Permanent

Safran - Here, We Craft Excellence Together

At Safran, excellence is a journey, and we'd love you to be part of it.
Safran Nacelles is a world leader in aircraft nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and support. Our products can be found on a wide range of aircraft programmes across the global aerospace industry, from regional and business jets through to some of the world's most advanced commercial aircraft.
We are continually investing in advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, digitalisation, and process innovation to ensure we remain at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing. As part of this commitment, we are seeking an experienced  CAM Project Engineer  to join our engineering team in Burnley.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of advanced manufacturing within a global aerospace organisation while working with cutting-edge CNC machining, robotics, composites, sheet metal technologies, laser processing systems, and automated production equipment.

About the Role

As a CAM Project Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, supporting, and continuously improving advanced manufacturing processes across a range of aerospace products and technologies.
Working at the intersection of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Automation, Robotics, and Industrialisation, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, repeatably, and cost-effectively while meeting stringent aerospace quality requirements.
The role involves close collaboration with Manufacturing, Operations, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to support the industrialisation of new products, optimise existing processes, improve operational performance, and introduce innovative manufacturing technologies.
A significant focus of the position will be supporting:
5-axis CNC programming
Laser ply projection systems
Robotic manufacturing cells
Laser welding processes
Laser cutting processes
Composite manufacturing technologies
Sheet metal manufacturing technologies
Advanced process control techniques
You will be expected to combine strong technical capability with practical problem-solving skills, helping to bridge the gap between engineering design and production delivery.

Working at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing, programming, and supporting advanced manufacturing processes across CNC machining and robotic systems. This role will focus on laser ply projection, 5-axis CNC programming, robotic cells, laser welding, laser cutting, and sheet metal manufacturing processes, helping to deliver safe, repeatable, and cost-effective solutions that support world-class aerospace production.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Development
- Develop and optimise CNC and robotic manufacturing processes.
- Support 5-axis CNC programming, laser ply projection, laser welding, and laser cutting activities.
- Define and validate manufacturing methods, tooling, and work instructions.
- Create production support documentation, tooling requests, and engineering drawings.
- Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
- Design processes with a focus on TAKT, flow, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
Production & Continuous Improvement
- Provide technical…