Production Process 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.