Domnic Lewis is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer (Machining) position for a leading automotive wheel manufacturing organization.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)

Experience: 5–7 Years

Location: Khed Plant, Pune, Maharashtra (PNA)

Manufacturing Engineer (Machining):

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of experience in machining operations within an advanced aluminium wheel manufacturing facility, preferably serving automotive OEM customers.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing digitalization.
- Strong hands-on experience in aluminium wheel machining processes, CNC programming, process development and parameter optimization.
- Experience in CNC machining centres, tooling selection, fixture preparation, tool management and machining process validation.
- Strong understanding of cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, tool life, coolant parameters and machining cycle-time optimization.
- Experience in validating CNC programs, tooling data, offsets and machine parameters for new wheel part numbers.
- Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, MES, Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing applications.
- Experience in process monitoring, data analysis, defect reduction, productivity improvement and manufacturing cost optimization.
- Knowledge of automated machining cells, robotic material handling systems, air leak testing and wheel balancing equipment.
- Experience in digital traceability, QR code integration and machining process data analysis for defect investigation.
- Experience in developing quality dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to monitor rejection rates, scrap percentage, PPM, First Pass Yield and customer complaints.
- Robust understanding of process capability studies, machining quality standards and process validation for new and existing products.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Experience, Skills & Technical Requirements:

- Strong knowledge of aluminium wheel machining processes and CNC machining operations.
- Experience in CNC program validation, tooling selection, fixture preparation and machining parameter optimization.




- Knowledge of CNC machining centres, automatic wheel transfer systems, tool management systems, coolant systems, air leak testing and balancing equipment.
- Strong understanding of cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, tool life, coolant flow parameters and machine cycle times.
- Experience in monitoring and optimizing machining performance, including machine utilization, downtime, OEE, cycle time and production output.
- Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, MES and industrial automation systems.
- Experience in manufacturing digitalization, real-time process monitoring, data collection and digital traceability.
- Ability to analyze machining process data, identify root causes of quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Experience in process capability studies and validation of new and existing wheel programs.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau or similar tools for developing manufacturing and quality dashboards.
- Understanding of Industry 4.0, AI and Machine Learning applications in manufacturing will be preferred.
- Experience in continuous improvement, cost reduction, productivity enhancement and machining cycle-time optimization.
- Knowledge of automotive OEM customer quality requirements and relevant manufacturing standards.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

- Act as the technical reference person for developing and setting up machining processes and manufacturing parameters for new wheel part numbers.
- Follow established machining process development methodologies and ensure compliance with group standards.
- Develop, validate and implement CNC programs, tooling data, offsets and machine parameters for production.
- Ensure first-off setup approval, tooling installation, fixture preparation and process verification are completed before production release.
- Monitor and optimize CNC machining centres, automatic wheel transfer systems, tool management systems, coolant and lubrication systems,



air leak testing equipment and balancing machines.
- Analyze machining process data to reduce quality defects, improve product quality and enhance productivity.
- Optimize critical machining parameters, including cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, tool life, coolant flow and machining cycle times.
- Establish data-driven process controls for critical machining characteristics.
- Conduct process capability studies and validate machining processes for new and existing wheel programs.
- Implement PLC, SCADA, MES and Industry 4.0 solutions to improve process visibility and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop digital dashboards to monitor machine utilization, downtime, OEE, cycle time and production output.
- Support MES implementation and establish digital traceability from cast aluminium wheels through all machining operations, including QR code integration.
- Develop quality dashboards using Power BI, Tableau or similar tools to monitor rejection rates, scrap percentage, PPM, First Pass Yield and customer complaints.
- Analyze quality data, identify root causes of machining defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to the Machining Operations team for process troubleshooting, tooling issues, quality improvement and productivity enhancement.
- Collaborate with Central Engineering and cross-functional teams to implement best practices, new technologies and process upgrades.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, cycle-time reduction and manufacturing cost optimization.
- Maintain CNC program documentation, tooling records, process validation reports and relevant manufacturing standards.
- Support digitalization, AI and Machine Learning initiatives within machining operations and the smart manufacturing environment.

Travel Requirement: Generally less than 10%.

- Primarily based at the Khed Plant, Pune, with regular exposure to machining operations and the manufacturing shop floor for process validation, troubleshooting, trials, process optimization and continuous improvement activities.
- The role may involve occasional domestic or international travel as required.

Interested candidates can share their resumes at [email protected] or contact me directly at (phone hidden).

📌 Manufacturing Engineer – Machining (Pune)
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