Senior CAD/CAM Design Engineer

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 SolidWorks 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 within 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 ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk 07734406996