Assistant Manager – Methods Engineering & Process Planning

Machining Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and release process sheets, setup sheets, and routing plans for machining operations.

• Design and/or select jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic) to support efficient machining.

• Conduct machining feasibility studies and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) inputs.

• Estimate cycle time, tooling, and part costing for machined components, including overheads.

• Standardize workholding, tooling, and inspection methods across machines and vendor base.

• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, SMED, 5S) to improve productivity and reduce waste.

• Support vendor development team with process audits, capability assessments, and technical guidance.

• Define and implement inspection stages, tolerances, and in-process checks in line with GD&T and quality requirements.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production / Tool Design.

• Certification in Lean / Six Sigma / CAD-CAM / Tool Design will be an added advantage.

Experience Required

• Minimum: 6–8 years in CNC machining / manufacturing engineering.

• Ideal: 8–12 years with strong exposure to process planning, costing, jigs & fixtures, and vendor support.

Domain preference: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, or Precision Machining.

Key Skills Required

1. Process Planning & DFM – Ability to prepare process sheets, optimize machining sequences, and assess manufacturability.

2. Fixture & Tooling Design – Proficiency in designing and validating jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic).

3. Costing & Cycle Time Estimation – Expertise in cycle time calculation, tooling costing, and part cost estimation.

4. GD&T & Tolerance Analysis – Strong understanding of GD&T, stack-up analysis, and inspection requirements.

5. Lean Manufacturing & Productivity Improvement – Hands-on experience in Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and process standardization.