Job Summary

The Manager CNC Operations is responsible for leading the CNC manufacturing shop and manufacturing engineering functions. This high-impact role oversees production management, process development, and New Product Introduction (NPI). The focus is on driving world-class productivity, quality, and cost efficiency in a high-precision machining workplace characterized by very low tolerance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Knowledge in CNC Prove Programming & Prove out.
- Lead the CNC machining department to consistently achieve production, quality, cost, and on-time delivery targets.
- Drive process planning, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PFMEA, and control plans to ensure robust manufacturing cycles.
- Oversee the machining of products with very low tolerances, ensuring process capability (CP/CPK) is maintained for critical dimensions.
- Manage trials, PPAP activities, and ensure a smooth handover from the design phase to full-scale production.
- Design and develop advanced fixtures, tooling, shop-floor layouts, and Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) systems to enhance safety and productivity.
- Spearhead Lean initiatives, including SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die),




- Monitor daily productivity, rejection rates, and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Design, Purchase, and Planning teams to minimize bottlenecks and optimize material flow.
- Mentor and develop both shop-floor operators and the engineering team to build a high-performance technical culture.
- Contribute to capacity planning, facility layout improvements, and long-term cost-reduction initiatives.
- Having exposure in Stainless Steel& Aluminum Machining
- Having exposure in special process like Heat Treatment & honing process.

Educational Qualification & Experience

- - B.E. in Mechanical Engineering.
- 15+ years of experience in CNC operations and manufacturing engineering, with at least 5-8 years in a senior leadership role.
- Extensive experience in Automotive, Precision Manufacturing industries.

Skills

- - 7QC tools, Kaizen, TPM, and significant cycle time reduction projects.
- 5S
- Kaizen
- TPM
- Communication Skill
- Strong Analytical Skill
- Manpower Handling Skills

📌 Manager - Production (CNC) (India)
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📍 India