Role & responsibilities

NPD & Process Development
Develop machining processes for new components and NPD projects.
Study customer drawings and component requirements.
Prepare process plans and operation sequences.
Select suitable machines, fixtures, cutting tools and machining strategies.
Conduct component and process trials.
Establish machining parameters and cycle times.
Validate first-off components and support process approval.
Optimize processes for productivity, quality and cost reduction.
Support new product transfer from development to regular production.

Cutting Tool Selection & Application
Select cutting tools, inserts, holders and tooling systems.
Recommend suitable grades, geometries and coatings based on material and application.
Develop cutting parameters including cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, RPM and feed rate.
Conduct tool trials and evaluate performance.
Monitor tool life and optimize tool consumption.
Analyze tool wear, chipping, vibration and surface-finish issues.
Coordinate with cutting-tool suppliers for technical trials and new tool development.
Compare tooling performance and cost per component.
Develop cost-effective tooling solutions.

CNC Application Support
Support VMC, HMC,



CNC Turning and VTL machining applications.
Assist in CNC program development and optimization.
Conduct machine trials and prove-outs.
Troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter/vibration, poor surface finish, dimensional variation, tool breakage, excessive tool wear and burr formation.
Recommend process improvements to reduce cycle time and rejection.

Preferred candidate profile
Robust technical and analytical skills with a good understanding of machining applications.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Hands-on experience in cutting-tool selection and application.
Ability to independently conduct and evaluate cutting-tool trials.
Valuable understanding of CNC machining processes and applications.
Valuable customer communication and technical presentation skills.
Ability to prepare technical reports and process documentation.
Good coordination with Production, Quality, Sales, and Tooling teams.
Willingness to travel for customer visits, machine trials, and technical discussions.
Target-oriented approach towards productivity improvement and cost reduction.

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