AGM Production & CNC Machining | Aerospace & Precision Engineering

AGM / DGM – Production & CNC Machining | Aerospace & Precision Engineering

Industry: Aerospace / Defence / Precision Engineering / CNC Component Manufacturing

Location: Chennai

Experience: 22–30 Years

Qualification: Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Aerospace Engineering

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced AGM / DGM – Production & CNC Machining to lead high-precision component manufacturing and CNC machine-shop operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical foundation in CNC Turning, CNC Milling, VMC/HMC, machining process engineering and production management, with the ability to lead manufacturing operations while resolving complex technical challenges. The position requires a leader who has progressed through CNC machining, programming, production engineering or manufacturing engineering into senior machine-shop or production leadership.

Experience in aerospace component manufacturing, defence manufacturing or other high-precision engineering environments will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. CNC Machine-Shop & Production Operations

• Lead end-to-end precision manufacturing operations involving CNC Turning, CNC Milling, VMC/HMC, multi-axis machining, deburring, finishing and component assembly.
• Manage daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to achieve quality, cost, productivity and on-time delivery targets.
• Oversee machine loading, capacity planning, manpower allocation and machine utilization.
• Ensure effective production coordination with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive consistent shop-floor performance in high-precision, close-tolerance component manufacturing.

2. CNC Programming & Technical Manufacturing Expertise

• Provide strong technical leadership in CNC machining, programming, process planning, machine setup and troubleshooting.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, GD&T and customer specifications.
• Guide manufacturing teams on cutting tools, cutting parameters, machining sequences, workholding, jigs and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot machining defects, dimensional deviations, surface-finish issues, tooling failures and machine-setting problems.
• Support CNC program optimization, machining cycle-time reduction and process capability improvements.
• Apply practical understanding of CNC controllers, machine capabilities and machining strategies.

3. Manufacturing Engineering & New Product Development

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting NPI/NPD, prototype development and production industrialization.
• Review manufacturing feasibility, machining methods, process flow, cutting tools, fixture requirements and production readiness.
• Oversee component trials, first-part prove-outs, process validation and transition to serial production.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges involving complex component geometries, machining tolerances and process capability.
• Introduce improved manufacturing technologies, tooling solutions and machining processes.

4. Operational Excellence & Productivity Improvement

• Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, machine utilization, throughput and manufacturing productivity.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SMED, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reduce rejection, rework, machining costs, tooling consumption and unplanned machine downtime.
• Establish and monitor production KPIs covering safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity.

5. Quality & Precision Manufacturing Standards

• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently achieve specified dimensional tolerances, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve process deviations and nonconformities.
• Support first article inspections, process validation, corrective actions and quality improvement.
• Ensure adherence to relevant quality management systems, safety requirements and manufacturing procedures.
• Exposure to AS9100, aerospace component inspection and aerospace manufacturing quality requirements will be advantageous.

6. Production Leadership & Team Management

• Lead production managers, manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, supervisors, technicians and machine operators.
• Provide technical guidance and support to shop-floor teams in resolving challenging machining and production issues.
• Develop team competencies in CNC machining, process optimization, quality and operational excellence.
• Manage manpower planning, performance monitoring, training and resource deployment.
• Build a technically competent and performance-driven precision manufacturing team.

7. Budgeting, CAPEX & Operational Management

• Manage production costs, operational budgets and manufacturing resource utilization.
• Evaluate CAPEX requirements for CNC machines, tooling, automation and manufacturing technology.
• Support manufacturing cost estimation, production feasibility and investment recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for improved machining capability, automation, productivity and cost competitiveness.
• Present manufacturing performance, improvement initiatives and operational plans to senior management.

Candidate Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Aerospace Engineering.
• 22–30 years of experience in manufacturing / production, preferably in precision engineering and CNC component manufacturing.
• Significant experience managing CNC machine shops involving Turning, Milling, VMC/HMC and precision component manufacturing.
• Strong technical background in CNC machining, programming, manufacturing engineering or process engineering.
• Proven progression into AGM / DGM / Senior Manager / Machine Shop Head / Production Head responsibilities.
• Experience managing manufacturing teams, production planning, machining performance and technical problem-solving.
• Aerospace or defence component manufacturing experience will be an added advantage.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• CNC Turning, CNC Milling, VMC/HMC and precision machining operations.
• CNC programming fundamentals, machining processes and troubleshooting.
• Engineering drawing interpretation, GD&T and close-tolerance machining.
• Cutting tool selection, machining parameters, tooling and fixture development.
• Manufacturing process planning, NPI/NPD and component industrialization.
• Production planning, capacity planning, machine load planning and OEE improvement.
• Manufacturing cost optimization, process improvement and problem-solving.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong production and machine-shop leadership capabilities.
• Practical, hands-on technical troubleshooting approach.
• Excellent decision-making, analytical and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage demanding production schedules and large manufacturing teams.
• English: Mandatory | Tamil: Preferred.