CNC/CAD/CAM Engineer
Part-Time CAD/CAM/CNC Machinist – Automotive Engineering
Brightstone Engineering is a small but ambitious machining company specialising in high-quality aftermarket automotive components. We design and manufacture products such as gearbox adapter plates, wheel spacers, hub adapters, billet diff covers and brake caliper adapters – both for white-label supply and direct-to-market sales.
We are now looking for a skilled CAD/CAM/CNC machinist to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to get in at the ground floor of a growing engineering business.
What you’ll be doing
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Creating CAD/CAM models and toolpaths for CNC machining (Fusion 360 or similar).
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Operating our Haas CNC milling machine (3-axis with 4th axis), as well as manual mills/lathes when required.
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Assisting with prototyping, small batch runs (1–50 parts), and quality control.
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Helping to refine manufacturing processes for efficiency, accuracy and repeatability.
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Working on a range of aftermarket automotive parts with a strong focus on precision and finish.
What we’re looking for
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Experience with CAD/CAM (Fusion 360 ) and CNC milling (Haas experience a bonus).
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A strong background in precision machining, ideally within automotive, motorsport, or aerospace.
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Ability to work independently in a small workshop environment.
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Practical, problem-solving mindset with an eye for detail.
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Flexibility to take on varied machining and engineering tasks as the business grows.
What we offer
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Part-time role (2–3 days per week) with the expectation to move into a full-time position within 3–4 months.
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Hourly rate of £30–£33 per hour, depending on experience.
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Opportunity to grow with the company and shape future production methods.
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Hands-on involvement in developing innovative automotive parts with high demand and strong margins.
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A friendly, small-team environment where your input will make a real impact.
If you’re motivated by precision engineering, enjoy creating solutions from concept through to finished product, and want to be part of a business on the rise, we’d love to hear from you