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CAD/CAM Designer

ThinkingAhead Executive Search, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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The Role We are seeking a CAD/CAM Designer to support the design and manufacturing of critical engine components and CNC-machined parts. This role works closely with engine builders, machinists, and R&D to take parts from concept → design → CNC → engine → racetrack. You’ll design parts, create CAM toolpaths, support CNC machining, and help continuously improve performance, quality, and manufacturability.

What You’ll Do Design and CAD:

Design and modify performance engine components including cylinder heads, blocks, intake components, valvetrain parts, fixtures, and custom tooling

Create 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing and inspection

Improve existing designs for performance, durability, weight, and manufacturability

Support reverse engineering using measurements or 3D scans

CAM & Manufacturing:

Create and optimize CNC toolpaths for 3-axis and 5-axis machining (if applicable), as well as milling, drilling, surfacing, and porting operations

Optimize programs for cycle time, surface finish, and tool life

Work directly with machinists to prove out programs and improve processes

Design and program fixtures and workholding

Partner with engine builders, machinists, and R&D

Support prototype and development programs

Drive continuous improvement in machining and design workflows

What We’re Looking For Required:

3+ years of experience in CAD/CAM in a precision machining or performance automotive environment

Strong experience with tools such as

SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Mastercam, or similar

Experience generating CNC programs and toolpaths

Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tolerances and manufacturing methods, and engineering drawings

Nice to Have:

Experience in motorsports, racing engines, or performance automotive

5-axis machining experience

Fixture and tooling design experience

Experience with reverse engineering or 3D scanning

Experience with cylinder heads or engine machining

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunity to work in a

high-performance motorsports environment

Why This Role This is not a corporate desk job. You’ll work hands-on with

real parts, real engines, and real performance gains . Your designs will go directly from CAD to CNC to the racetrack.

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