Assistant Manager – NC Programming (Aerospace Jigs & Fixtures)

Location:

Department: Manufacturing / Tooling / Engineering

Reports To: Manager – Manufacturing Engineering / Tooling

To lead the NC Programming team responsible for machining aerospace jigs and fixtures, ensuring precision, process efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role includes program development, team coordination, technical review and driving continuous improvement aligned with aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team & Project Leadership:

 Lead and mentor a team of NC Programmers for fixture and tooling projects.

 Allocate and monitor team workloads to ensure project timelines and quality targets are met.

 Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality and Production) for seamless project execution.

 Review NC programs, simulations, and machining strategies prepared by the team.

2. Technical Oversight:

 Oversee the development of 3-axis / 5-axis NC programs using DELCAM and SOLIDCAM

 Ensure optimization of machining strategies including tool selection, feeds/speeds, and cutting paths.

 Validate NC programs through simulation and on-machine verification, ensuring safety and accuracy.

 Provide guidance on GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and surface finish requirements for tooling parts.

3. Process Management & Improvement:

 Standardize NC programming procedures, documentation, and setup sheets.

 Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce machining cycle time and increase productivity.

 Troubleshoot and resolve complex machining/programming issues during production trials.

 Ensure programs comply with aerospace standards (AS9100) and customer specifications.

4. Reporting & Documentation:

 Prepare weekly progress reports, resource utilization, and project status updates.

 Ensure all NC program-related documentation is maintained accurately and archived properly.

 Participate in audits and support process documentation and corrective actions.

Skills & Competencies:

 Strong hands-on experience in DELCAM, MASTERCAM & CATIA V5 for NC programming.

 Sound knowledge of aerospace jigs & fixture design, tooling assembly tolerances, and machining

principles.

 In-depth understanding of G-codes/M-codes and multi-axis CNC operations.

 Strong team management and leadership skills.

 Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

 Familiarity with AS9100 quality requirements and aerospace documentation practices.

Education & Experience:

 Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Aeronautical / Production Engineering, NTTF / GTTC in Tool

and Die Making or Machining.

 Minimum 6–10 years of experience in NC programming, with at least 2–3 years in a lead or assistant

manager role.

Aerospace tooling/jigs & fixtures domain experience is essential. Preferred Qualifications:

 Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

 Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools for machining process optimization.

 Certified in DELCAM, SOLISCAM & CATIA V5 or equivalent CAM software.

 Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.