Senior CAD​/CAM Design Engineer

Position: Senior CAD/CAM Design Engineer (Permanent)
I am recruiting on behalf of a valued manufacturing client for an experienced Senior CAD / CAM Designer Engineer to join their established CAD / CAM department.
This is a permanent, office-based position within a modern, high-volume sheet metal engineering environment, supporting technically demanding projects across retail and lighting sectors.
The role offers long-term stability and will suit a technically capable individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting, is comfortable working to deadlines, and can take ownership of producing accurate manufacturing drawings, CAM-ready data, and supporting BOMs to drive efficient production.

Required experience for a CAD/CAM Design Engineer:

Extensive sheet metal design experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing environment
Proven proficiency in Solid Works for the production of manufacturing drawings
Hands-on experience creating parts for CAM
Working knowledge of CAM software, with experience of Radan or Amada preferred
Experience producing bills of materials and supporting quotations
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams
Good standard of spoken and written English
Good level of mathematical ability
A professional work ethic and positive, reliable attitude

Desirable experience:

Background in lighting product design

Experience with in retail fabrication projects
Relevant engineering qualifications

What is on offer:

Salary in the region of £37,500 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
£1,000 signing bonus payable after successful completion of a six-month probation period
39-hour working week with structured office-based shift options
Opportunity to work within a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Long-term, stable employment with a reputable engineering business

This is a solid opportunity for an experienced CAD / CAM professional who wants a stable, technically focused role within a well-established manufacturing environment, where accuracy, pace, and experience are genuinely valued. If you are looking for a role where your output matters and your expertise will be relied upon day to day, I would welcome a confidential discussion.
Ian Broadhurst
Holt Engineering
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