CAD/CAM Engineer

Purpose of the role

Through the creation and optimization of CNC programs, manufacturing processes, and machining strategies, the CAD/CAM Engineer ensures efficient, stable, and economical production. He supports the development of new products, optimizes lead and cycle times, and ensures the highest quality and productivity standards through close cooperation with Engineering, Production, and Tool Management.

Responsibilities

Creation of CNC programs (TopSolid 7), fixtures, tools, and work instructions

Development of machining processes as well as the correct selection of cutting tools and clamping methods

Ensuring stable and process-secure program sequences and manufacturing methods

Continuous optimization of operational production and machining-relevant processes

Conducting feasibility studies for new products (NPI) as well as independent solving of drawing and manufacturing problems in cooperation with Engineering

Calculating manufacturing costs as well as ensuring their compliance

Participation in process and post-process reviews

Optimization of lead times, quality, and process cycle times

Identifying and continuously developing manufacturing methods and strategies

Increasing productivity while adhering to the specified KPI’s

Close cooperation with various manufacturing areas, reduction of downtime, and minimization of cycle times

Supporting and close cooperation with Tool Management (tool life, cutting values)

Tool list management, system maintenance using the tool manager (TS-Shopfloor)

Supporting and further developing our global partners

Qualifications

Completed basic training as a Polymechaniker as well as extensive experience in subtractive manufacturing

Sound experience (at least 5 years) in CAD/CAM programming and tool technology, preferably milling (4-5 axis machining) as well as complex turning-milling centers

Experience in HPC / HSC machining is an advantage

Good communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and teamwork skills

High quality awareness and reliability

Systematic, analytical, and independent way of working

German in spoken and written form