Deputy Manager -Manufacturing Engineering

Key Responsibilities:
1. Customer Drawing Study & Feasibility

• Analyze

  2D/3D customer drawings, GD&T, and specifications

  .
• Conduct

  feasibility studies

  for manufacturability, process capability, and cost impact.
• Provide

  DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

  feedback to customers.

2. Process Planning & Flow

• Prepare

  process flow diagrams, operation sheets, and setup plans

  .
• Define machining sequences for

  CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, Grinding, and 5-axis machining

  .
• Identify special/critical characteristics and ensure process controls.

3. Tool Selection & Fixture Development

• Select

  cutting tools, inserts, tool holders

  based on component and material.
• Design and validate

  fixtures, jigs, and modular work-holding solutions

  .
• Optimize tooling layouts for

  reduced changeovers and cost efficiency

  .

4. CNC Programming (2D & 3D)

• Develop and optimize

  CNC programs

  for turning, VMC, HMC, and multi-axis machining.
• Generate

  2D/3D toolpaths

  using CAM software (

  UG NX, Mastercam, Creo, CATIA

  ).
• Validate CNC programs via

  simulation and prove-outs

  .
• Continuously improve

  cycle times, tool life, and machining efficiency

  .

5. Quality Tools & Validation

• Apply

  APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC

  in new development.
• Conduct

  First Article Inspection (FAI)

  and support customer PPAP sign-off.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy through

  CMM, profile, and surface measurements

  .
• Lead

  root cause analysis

  and corrective action for machining deviations.

6. Machining & Process Expertise

• Strong practical knowledge in

  CNC machining, VMC, HMC, grinding, and multi-axis machining

  .
• Expertise in cutting parameters for

  steels, aluminum, titanium, and super alloys

  .
• Troubleshoot issues like

  tool breakage, chatter, dimensional deviations, and finish defects

  .
• Drive

  lean initiatives

  : cycle time reduction, OEE improvement, tool cost optimization.

7. Team Management & Leadership

• Lead a team of

  manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, and development engineers

  .
• Assign responsibilities, review performance, and ensure timely project execution.
• Mentor and train team members in

  process planning, CNC programming, tooling, and quality tools

  .
• Build competency in advanced machining, CAM software, and problem-solving techniques.
• Promote a culture of

  continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence

  .

8. Customer & Cross-functional Interface

• Act as the technical point of contact for customers during development.
• Collaborate with

  production, quality, and supply chain teams

  for smooth project handover.
• Support technical audits, customer reviews, and capability presentations