POSITION SUMMARYThe Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for transforming high-precision fixture designs into physical assets with a focus on technical excellence and financial efficiency.

This role requires a blend of advanced CNC/CAM expertise and rigorous project management to ensure parts are machined "Right First Time" within the estimated budget and hours.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES1. CNC / CAM & Process Strategy

High-Precision Programming: Develop 3-axis and 5-axis CNC programs using advanced CAM software, optimizing tool paths for surface finish and accuracy.

Manufacturing Methods: Identify the most efficient manufacturing sequence to ensure dimensions meet customer specifications (±5 to ±10 microns).

Surface Treatment Planning: Calculate and apply exact machining allowances to account for post-processing requirements like Hard Anodizing, ENP, or Heat .

Material Expertise & Development

Metallic Machining: Implement specialized cutting strategies for Stainless Steel (work-hardening prevention) and Aluminium (high-speed machining with superior surface finish).

Non-Metallic & Polymer Development: Lead the machining and development of TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) and other engineering plastics.

This includes managing material compression during clamping and selecting razor-sharp tooling to prevent "burring" or melting.

Distortion-Free Machining: Develop specialized workholding and stress-relieving machining sequences to prevent warping in thin-walled components.3.

Production Control & Cost Management

Machining Hour Control: Monitor and control actual machining hours against the pre-defined Estimated Man-Hours.

Identify variances and implement corrective actions to prevent cost overruns.

Efficiency Audits:



Continuously review CNC cycle times and setup procedures to align shop-floor performance with the commercial Engineering: Lead the physical integration of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical subsystems, ensuring zero interference during the final build.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.

Education & Experience

Qualification:B.E. / B.

Tech in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Production Engineering.

Experience: 4–7 years in high-precision CNC machining and toolroom Expertise: Proven experience in managing "Estimate vs.

Actual" machining costs for custom tooling projects.2.

Software & Technical ProficiencyCAM Mastery: Expert proficiency in Mastercam, NX CAM, or Power

Mill.

Project Tracking: Familiarity with ERP systems or Excel-based tracking for monitoring machining hours and production milestones.

Metrology: Hands-on experience with CMM, 3D scanning, and high-precision manual gauging.3.

Specialized Knowledge

Material Science: Understanding of the thermal and mechanical properties of Stainless Steel, Aluminium alloys, and the elastic behaviour of TPU during machining.

Tooling Economics: Ability to select cutting tools that balance high-speed removal with long-term cost-efficiency.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)Labor Efficiency: Percentage variance between Estimated vs.

Actual machining hours (Target: <5% variance).

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📌 MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (JIGS & FIXTURES) (India)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 India