Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a highly hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for our MNC client with strong practical exposure in CNC machining operations, process engineering, tooling, and fixture development.

Position:  Engineer / Sr. Engineer – Manufacturing
Department:  Manufacturing / NPD

Location:

Shirwal

Experience:

04 – 08 Years

Qualification:

DME / BE /

B.Tech. (Mechanical / Industrial)
Preferred Industry
Pump / Valve / Pharma / Dairy Equipment Manufacturing / Machinery Manufacturing / Aerospace, etc.

Responsibilities & Key Result Areas
CNC Process Engineering
Develop and optimize machining processes for CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, and multi-operation machining.
Define operation sequence, cutting parameters, and setup methodology.
Improve productivity through:
Cycle time reduction
Setup reduction
Tool life improvement
Process stabilization
Develop and implement manufacturing processes including machining, welding, press, polishing, assembly, etc.
Tooling & Fixture Management
Selection and standardization of cutting tools, inserts, tool holders, fixtures, etc.
Develop and improve fixture concepts for productivity and quality improvement.
Coordinate with tool suppliers for technical support and optimization.
Shop Floor Production Support
Provide hands-on technical support to production teams.
Troubleshoot machining issues, tool failures, quality problems, and setup-related issues.
Continuous Improvement
Drive Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Implement setup reduction (SMED) activities.
Improve machine utilization and OEE.
Identify cost reduction opportunities in machining and tooling.
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and cost-benefit analyses.
Documentation & Standardization
Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, SOPs, and quality control procedures.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, routes, and BOMs.
Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Costing, Production, and Project teams.
Create 2D/3D designs, models, and assemblies using CAD software (Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, etc.).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Knowledge & Skills Required
Technical Exposure
Strong hands-on experience in:
CNC Turning
VMC/HMC machining
Machining process optimization
Tooling and fixtures
CNC setup activities
Shop-floor troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of:
Manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, press, polishing, etc.
Exposure to:
CAM software
CNC programming
Lean Manufacturing
SMED
Kaizen
OEE
Systems Knowledge
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.
Competencies
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibility & Authority
Responsibility
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes using data-driven approaches.
Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and validation of new manufacturing processes.
Communicate manufacturing constraints and recommendations to Design teams.
Authority
Represent Manufacturing Engineering in cross-functional meetings.
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality or delivery issues.
Provide technical guidance and expertise to production teams.
Lead manufacturing process changes and improvements.