Job Description:

CNC & VMC Programmer

Location: Vadodara
Department: Manufacturing / Production / Recent Product Development
Reporting To: VP / President / Plant Head
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Automotive Components / Precision Engineering / Component Manufacturing
Experience: 8–10 years
Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME), Diploma in Tool & Die Making (DTDM), or equivalent relevant technical qualification

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced CNC & VMC Programmer to develop machining programs and fixtures for new components, execute complete machine setups and resolve production issues on the shop floor. The incumbent will support new-product development, improve the productivity of existing parts and work closely with production leaders and machine operators to ensure safe, accurate and efficient machining operations.

Key responsibilities

- Develop CNC and VMC programs for new components and enquiries.
- Design and develop fixtures for new products in-house.
- Carry out complete machine setup, tool selection and setting.
- Define and monitor machining sequences for CNC and VMC operations.
- Conduct prove-outs and support the successful introduction of new parts.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional and process-related problems.
- Improve cycle time, productivity, tool life and machining efficiency for existing components.
- Recommend improvements in machining methods, fixtures and operation sequences.
- Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.




- Select and use appropriate cutting tools and measuring instruments.
- Verify component dimensions and ensure conformance to quality requirements.
- Work closely with shop-floor leaders, operators, quality and production teams.
- Maintain CNC programs, setup documentation and process records.
- Train and guide operators on machining methods and setup requirements.
- Support continuous-improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Required technical skills
- Strong hands-on CNC and VMC programming experience.
- Practical expertise with FANUC controllers.
- Complete knowledge of machine setup, tooling, offsets and prove-out.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, NX/UG CAD and CAM software.
- Strong understanding of fixtures, cutting tools and machining parameters.
- Ability to use vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
- Sound knowledge of machining operations, tolerances and engineering drawings.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Candidate profile
- Relevant technical qualification is mandatory.
- Approximately 8–10 years of CNC/VMC programming and new-product-development experience.
- Experience in an automotive-component, precision-machining or component-manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Must have independently programmed new parts and completed machine setups.
- Should be capable of developing fixtures and optimizing existing machining processes.
- Strong communication, teamwork and shop-floor coordination skills.
- Candidates currently based in or willing to relocate to Vadodara will be preferred.

📌 CNC & VMC Programmer (Vadodara)
🏢 Vecktra Consulting
📍 Vadodara