- Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing process specific to machining for New Product Introduction (NPI) or New Sourcing Introduction (NSI) or New Capital Introduction (NCI) or for the improvement of existing process as per the business unit requirement which are mostly initiated for cost reduction.
- Lead & execute CAM deployment project specific to facility need. Develop/Edit NC offline Program for CNC machining using Siemens NX CAM software for components and weld structure, and which adds value in terms of People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
- Select optimized cutting tools in collaboration with global cutting tool suppliers. (Sandvik, Kennametal, etc.). Also work with tool design engineers or suppliers for fixture design and validation.
- Validate the NC Program in real time virtual simulation software (Vericut) to avoid surprises in the real time prove out.
- Develop/edit NX Post processor development (Virtual machine tool and controller configuration) for new CNC machine purchase as part of turnkey solution.
- To align with lean and productive manufacturing,



continuously exploring the means to reduce the cycle time of the NC Program creation.
- Provide the required technical guidance to the team members for executing the projects.
- Provide engineering solutions to the product group to resolve manufacturing problems, develop turnkey solutions for machined components and support facility manufacturing engineering groups.
- Travel to facility to prove the part program, analyze CMM report, provide continuous improvement recommendation and ensure part meeting print requirements.
- Support and provide feedback for newly developed/identified technology. Execute a given task within research funded project.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Engineering

Technical Competency
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. Current technical ski

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai