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 (SolidWorks, 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.