Senior CAD/CAM Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chadderton, North West, OL9 9QH |
| Company: | Holt Recruitment Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59095092 |
Summary
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
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