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CAM Project Engineer

Safran -
Burnley

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

MATLAB
Supply chain
Assembly
Analysis skills
C++
Continuous improvement
Quality control
VBA
Welding
Leadership
Python
CATIA
Negotiation

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Published 06.30.2026

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician

# 2026-182430

Published 06.30.2026

Job Description

CAM Engineer
Burnley
Mon-Thursday 0800-1630 Fri 0800-1330
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.

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.

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

Job Requirements

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.
Time‑served background in toolmaking or a similar hands‑on engineering discipline.

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).
Ability to validate processes and ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

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.
Exposure to rate readiness activities and capital investment planning.
Experience developing factory layouts and workstation designs for CNC/robotic operations.

Industry & Leadership

Prior experience providing technical guidance to suppliers (internal or external).
Experience in aerospace, defence, or other high‑reliability manufacturing sectors.
Previous role as a CAM Engineer, Automation Engineer, or Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. What

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