CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineer

CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineer 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Overtime Available A specialist engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-integrity products into critical applications is looking for…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineer
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Overtime Available

A specialist engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-integrity products into critical applications is looking for experienced CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineers to join their Manufacturing Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a hands-on programming role focused on CNC machining, production planning and proving out complex programmes alongside machine operators.

The Role
Day-to-day CNC programming of precision machined components.
Creating production plans and manufacturing documentation.
Proving out more complex programmes with CNC operators.
Supporting machining across modern multi-axis and legacy CNC equipment.
Working with ISO code and supporting continuous improvements to machining processes.Key Requirements
Extensive CNC programming experience, ideally with SolidCAM – experience with other CAD/CAM packages will also be considered.
Strong Vericut experience.
Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.
Confident working with ISO/NC code.
Experience programming 3+2 and/or 5-axis machining, with broader experience across lathes and horizontal machining centres.
Strong understanding of precision manufacturing and CNC machining.Machines
Experience with Mazak Integrex, Mazak VARIAXIS, plus older equipment including 2-axis lathes, Pumas, Doosans and Matsuuras would be highly relevant.

Shifts
Week 1: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm | Friday 6:00am–11:30am
Week 2: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm–9:00pm | Friday 11:30am–5:00pm

Overtime available.

Security Requirement
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold a British passport. Dual-national candidates are subject to nationality restrictions, with permitted additional nationalities including USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Ireland and Poland

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