Position: Machine Shop Specialist We are looking for a highly skilled professional to join our Bawal Production team as a Machine Shop Specialist who can work in flexible shifts. The successful candidate will have following responsibilities as an individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, optimize, and standardize machining processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Prepare process plans, operation sequences, cycle time estimates, and machining feasibility studies for new and existing components.
- Provide technical support for CNC programming, tooling selection, work holding, fixture design, and machining methods.
- Optimize machine utilization, setup time, cutting parameters, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to maximize productivity.
- Ensure machined components meet engineering drawings, GDT requirements, dimensional tolerances, and customer quality standards.
- Analyze machining issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring problems.
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Stores to ensure smooth execution of machining operations.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by validating manufacturing feasibility, conducting trial machining, and establishing robust machining processes.
- Identify and implement productivity improvement, cost reduction, tooling optimization, and cycle time reduction initiatives.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, tooling standards, and process documentation.
- Monitor tooling performance and recommend improvements to enhance tool life, machining quality, and operational efficiency.
- Support preventive maintenance initiatives by identifying equipment issues affecting machining performance and recommending corrective actions.
- Train and mentor machine operators on machining best practices, quality requirements, machine operation, and process discipline.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality management systems, 5S,



Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement practices.
- Analyze production data and machining performance metrics to identify trends and drive operational excellence.
- Support automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives to enhance machine shop capability and manufacturing performance.

What you bring

Technical Skills:

- Education: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 5+ years in Machine Shop operations
- Industry Preference: Automotive, Heavy Engineering or similar
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and TPM practices
- Hands-on experience in preventive and predictive maintenance of paint equipment
- Understanding of ISO/TS, IATF, and customer-specific quality standards
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, including turning, milling, boring, drilling, tapping, and grinding.
- Proficiency in CNC programming fundamentals, G-code/M-code, program optimization, and machining cycle improvements.
- Experience with CNC machining centers, CNC lathes, horizontal/vertical machining centers, turn-mill centers, and conventional machine tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GDT, machining symbols, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Knowledge of cutting tool selection, tool path optimization, machining parameters, and tool life management.
- Expertise in work holding methods, fixture design, clamping techniques, and setup optimization.
- Strong understanding of machining tolerances, surface finish requirements, geometric accuracy, and dimensional control.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, height gauges,



and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Knowledge of engineering materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals, along with their machinability characteristics.
- Experience in process planning, machining feasibility studies, cycle time estimation, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and manufacturing process documentation.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (D365, Oracle, or equivalent) for production planning, work order management, and material tracking.
- Understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001), Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, machine capability analysis, and troubleshooting of machining-related issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for production reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring.
- Strong understanding of EHS requirements, machine safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe machining practices.

Soft Skills:

- Leadership: Ability to motivate, coach, and lead diverse teams
- Problem-Solving: Solid result orientation with a structured problem-solving approach
- Planning Execution: Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Attention to Detail: High focus on precision and defect-free quality
- Collaboration: Work cross-functional with different departments
- Communication: Clear reporting and stakeholder management
- Change Leadership: Ability to drive cultural transformation in shopfloor practices

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📌 Machine Shop Specialist (Haryana)
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