CAD / CAM Programmer

AWD onlineSaltburn-by-the-Seareedpublished 09/24/2026

Join a busy subcontract engineering environment preparing manufacturing packs, CAD drawings, 3D models and offline CNC programs. This opportunity suits someone with strong CNC machining knowledge, engineering drawing skills and a precise, structured approach.

RECENT GRADUATES WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: CAD/CAM Engineer, CNC Programmer, CAM Programmer, Offline CNC Programmer, CAD/CAM Programming Engineer, CAD/CAM Technician, CAD Technician, CAD Engineer, Graduate Engineer

Benefits include a health cash plan, life assurance, professional development and flexible working arrangements.

SALARY: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30, Friday 07:00–13:00. Flexible working can be applied to this role. This is an on-site role; hybrid or home working is not available.

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to turn customer drawings and models into accurate, production-ready manufacturing information within a busy subcontract engineering environment.

The CAD / CAM Programmer will prepare clear manufacturing packs, combining CAD drawings, models and offline CNC programs to support quality and on-time delivery.

Working closely with production, the CAD / CAM Programmer will identify drawing issues early, simulate programs and help jobs move smoothly into manufacture.

The CAD / CAM Programmer will also contribute to how work is planned and executed, with ongoing professional development supported.

DUTIES

Your duties as the CAD / CAM Programmer include:

  • 2D Drawing and 3D Modelling: Create accurate drawings and models for production
  • Drawing Review: Check client drawings and identify missing or conflicting dimensions and tolerances
  • CNC Programming and Simulation: Produce CNC programs offline and run simulations to prove out work before production
  • Manufacturing Documentation: Create manufacturing packs, ballooned drawings and feature lists
  • Production Support: Provide drawing and documentation support to production

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

  • Previous experience producing drawings and models and carrying out offline programming
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining and engineering drawings
  • Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances and GDTs
  • Experience with CAD/CAM and manufacturing documentation
  • Strong attention to quality and accuracy with a structured approach
  • Able to identify issues early and solve problems effectively
  • Organised and able to manage multiple jobs

DESIRABLE

  • Experience using Discus software or similar
  • Measurement skills using manual or digital equipment

BENEFITS

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Continuous learning and professional development
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking and cycle storage
  • Social events, recognition schemes and long-service awards

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15200

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