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

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• Develop and optimize machining processes for CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, and multi-operation machining.
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• Define operation sequence, cutting parameters, and setup methodology.
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• Improve productivity through:
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• Cycle time reduction
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• Setup reduction
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• Tool life improvement
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• Process stabilization
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• Develop and implement manufacturing processes including machining, welding, press, polishing, assembly, etc.
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Tooling & Fixture Management

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• Selection and standardization of cutting tools, inserts, tool holders, fixtures, etc.
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• Develop and improve fixture concepts for productivity and quality improvement.
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• Coordinate with tool suppliers for technical support and optimization.
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Shop Floor Production Support

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• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams.
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• Troubleshoot machining issues, tool failures, quality problems, and setup-related issues.
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Continuous Improvement

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• Drive Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
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• Implement setup reduction (SMED) activities.
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• Improve machine utilization and OEE.
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• Identify cost reduction opportunities in machining and tooling.
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• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and cost-benefit analyses.
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Documentation & Standardization

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• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, SOPs, and quality control procedures.
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• Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, routes, and BOMs.
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• Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Costing, Production, and Project teams.
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• Create 2D/3D designs, models, and assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, etc.).
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
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Knowledge & Skills Required

Technical Exposure

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• Strong hands-on experience in:
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• CNC Turning
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• VMC/HMC machining
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• Machining process optimization
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• Tooling and fixtures
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• CNC setup activities
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• Shop-floor troubleshooting
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• Strong knowledge of:
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• Manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, press, polishing, etc.
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• Exposure to:
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• CAM software
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• CNC programming
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• Lean Manufacturing
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• SMED
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• Kaizen
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• OEE
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Systems Knowledge

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• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.
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Competencies

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• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Responsibility & Authority

Responsibility

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• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
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• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes using data-driven approaches.
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• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and validation of new manufacturing processes.
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• Communicate manufacturing constraints and recommendations to Design teams.
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Authority

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• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in cross-functional meetings.
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• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality or delivery issues.
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• Provide technical guidance and expertise to production teams.
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• Lead manufacturing process changes and improvements.
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