CAM Project Engineer

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

CAM Engineer
Burnley
Mon-Thursday (Apply online only) Fri (Apply online only)
Hybrid - Subject to business needs

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Production team as a CAM Engineer at our Burnley site.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (role dependant)
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
-Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
-Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
-Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Your role:
We are seeking a highly skilled CAM / Manufacturing Engineer to join our advanced industrialization team. In this role, you will drive the development, optimization, and support of manufacturing processes for cutting‑edge aerospace products. You will work at the intersection of CNC machining, robotic automation, composite manufacturing, and sheet‑metal processes, ensuring that production systems are safe, efficient, repeatable, and cost‑effective.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands‑on, high‑technology environment and enjoys solving complex industrial challenges.

Key Responsibilities
- Process Development & Industrialization
- Production Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Industrial Strategy & Equipment

What you'll bring

Essential:

Technical Expertise
- Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering within advanced or Leading‑edge industrial environments (ideally aerospace).
- Deep understanding of CNC machining, 5‑axis programming, robotic cells, and composites manufacturing.
- Experience with sheet‑metal CNC processes, including laser welding and laser cutting.
- Proficiency in structured programming languages (ISO, C++, VBA or similar).
- Familiarity with CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD systems.
- Familiarity with Delmia or equivalent robotic programming/control systems.
- Strong understanding of ERP and PLM systems used in engineering and supply chain environments.

Process & Industrialization
- Ability to define, design, and optimize manufacturing processes with a focus on TAKT, flow, ergonomics, and objective cost.
- Experience creating SOPs, work instructions, quality control points, and inspection methods.
- Strong capability in PFMEA, SPC, and structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC)

Communication & Leadership
- Clear and concise communicator (written and verbal).
- Ability to escalate issues appropriately and make accountable decisions.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to represent company interests.
- Effective team player with cross‑functional collaboration experience.

Analytical Skills
- Ability to analyse complex problems and synthesise actionable solutions.
- Strong capability to interpret data from multiple departments and anticipate downstream impacts.
- Skilled in identifying process drifts and implementing corrective actions.

Behavioural Attributes
- Hands‑on, proactive, autonomous, and resilient.
- Thorough, persistent, and accountable.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑precision environment.

Desirable

Technical & Software
- Experience with laser ply projection systems.
- Experience with robotic automation in composites or assembly environments.
- Knowledge of business economics relating to manufacturing cost structures.
- Familiarity with Cascade or other engineering information systems.
- Broader programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, additional CNC languages).

Process & Continuous Improvement
- Experience leading Lean transformation projects.
- Experience developing factory layouts and workstation designs for CNC/robotic operations