Senior CAD / CAM Engineer

Salary/Rate:£37k - 45k per year + Benefits
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Oldham
County:Greater Manchester
Specialism:Manufacturing
Job ref:AL115
Post Date:October 6, 2026
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Senior CAD/CAM Design Engineer

Oldham
£37,000–£45,000 (depending on experience)

 

Are you an experienced CAD/CAM Engineer with a background in sheet metal? This opportunity offers varied projects, involvement from design through to manufacture, and the option to work your hours over 4 days.

 

About the company

Aspion Search is recruiting for a well established manufacturer producing precision components and assemblies for a variety of sectors.

Combining experienced engineering teams with modern manufacturing equipment, the business offers extensive inhouse capabilities across fabrication, machining and assembly. This gives the Senior CAD/CAM Engineer the opportunity to work closely with production colleagues and see your designs become finished products.

The Senior CAD/ CAM Design Engineer will join a business where practical engineering knowledge, attention to detail and pride in workmanship is valued.

 

Responsibilities of the Senior CAD / CAM Design Engineer

  • Produce accurate manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for sheet metal projects across the retail and lighting sectors.
  • Liaise with customers and colleagues to understand specifications and develop practical manufacturing solutions.
  • Plan parts and assemblies, creating bills of materials and preparing quotations using an ERP system.
  • Create parts for CAM and support their progression into manufacture.
  • Work closely with production teams to resolve queries and ensure drawings meet manufacturing requirements.
  • Manage varied projects while maintaining accuracy, quality and agreed deadlines.

 

Requirements of the Senior CAD / CAM Design Engineer

  • Engineering qualifications
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience working with sheet metal
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks
  • CAM software experience, ideally using Radan or Amada
  • A practical understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes
  • 5 year’s experience with lighting products (desired)
  • 5 year’s experience in retail fabrication (desired)
  • Experience using ERP systems for BOMs and quotations (desired)

 

What’s on offer?

  • £37,000 – £45,000 salary, (depending on experience)
  • A 39 hour working week with a 4 day week option
  • Varied projects involving design, customer liaison, costing and manufacturing
  • The opportunity to see your work progress from initial requirements through to production
  • A role within an established manufacturer with broad technical capabilities

 

To apply or discuss the opportunity, contact Adele Lewis at Aspion Search:

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk
Mobile: 07537 163611
Office: 0151 209 2050

 

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