West Pharma CAD CAM Engineer 

United Kingdom, England 

37973894

In this role, you will create, modify and verify CAM programs, whilst supporting CAD activity, for the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components.You will demonstrate and use a proactive learning mindset in order to support process development to increase automation and utilisation of equipment, supporting and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities, whilst supporting colleagues and Managers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.

• Creation, modification and verification of 3, 4 & 5-axis programs and supporting information, for a range of processes, machine tools and CNC control programming languages
• Preparation, issuing and control of detailed 2D drawings, 3D models and associated production documentation in accordance with global industry standards and expectations
• Utilise and support CNC machine tool network
• Follow CADCAM processes in order to accurately convey drawing and production information to all other departments
• Prepare and collate job packs to distribute to other departments
• Record construction information and feedback from production for quality purposes, process development and report and escalate issues to prevent future occurrences, and help resolve where appropriate
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Communicate information with Global Design team and site production staff
• Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
• Comply with all process work instructions, control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
• Report any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
• Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
• Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy
• Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly

• Demonstrate a proactive mindset for process development
• Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities
• Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
• Report issues, problems or irregularities beyond your control to the appropriate person or via the LDMS escalation process
• Other duties as assigned

• Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds
• 3rd level qualification in Engineering Discipline

• Minimum 1 year of post apprenticeship experience required
• 5 years of relevant experience is desirable
• Industry background in Manufacturing/Engineering required
• Previous machining experience preferable

• Knowledge of CAM programming for CNC Milling machines
• Knowledge and familiarity in 2D & 3D CAD software and drawing/design activities
• Knowledge and experience of use of measuring equipment
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
• Knowledge and experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Experienced and conversant PC user

• Experience in CAM programming for 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Grinders, EDM and WEDM
• Experience in CADCAM applications and support applications
  • SolidWorks
  • EdgeCAM
  • AutoCAD
  • Vericut
  • PDMPro
• Experience in programming, setting & operation of CNC machines
  • Incl. Heidenhain, Fanuc & Mazatrol control programming languages
• Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
• Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
• Knowledge of modern cutting tools and techniques
• Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
• Experience in Offline programming & part verification