About Company: Founded in 1993, Zen Technologies Limited is a leading Indian Defence Technology company headquartered in Hyderabad, with a global presence across India, the UAE, and the USA. We design and manufacture advanced Combat Training Solutions and Counter-Drone Systems for Defence and Security Forces worldwide. With 40+ indigenously developed products, 1,000+ training systems deployed globally, and 170+ patents filed/granted, Zen is at the forefront of defence innovation. The company is certified with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and CMMI Maturity Level 5, reflecting its strong focus on quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. VISION: To be a leading player globally in providing Combat Training and Counter Drone solutions to Armed, Paramilitary, and Police Forces. MISSION: To provide Combat Training and Anti-Drone solutions through innovative and cost-effective solutions. Role Overview: Lead end-to-end CNC machine shop operations for precision defence manufacturing, with ownership of production planning, machining processes, CNC programming, capacity, quality, tooling, machine uptime, cost and continuous improvement. Roles &

Responsibilities:
• Lead complete CNC machine shop operations covering CNC turning, VMC/HMC machining and related precision machining activities.
• Own production planning, machine loading, capacity utilization, shift deployment and daily output against delivery commitments.
• Drive machining process development including process sheets, cycle-time optimization, cutting parameters, tooling, fixtures and work holding.
• Guide CNC programming and prove-out activities and ensure stable production on FANUC/Siemens or equivalent control systems.
• Monitor OEE, machine utilization, rejection, rework, downtime and tool consumption and drive productivity and cost improvement actions.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, SCM, Stores and Project teams for material readiness, drawing clarity,



inspection and delivery.
• Establish tool management, fixture control and standard machining practices to improve repeatability and reduce cost per component.
• Work with Maintenance to improve CNC machine uptime, preventive maintenance compliance and breakdown response.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining defects, dimensional variation and repeat quality issues.
• Develop supervisors, programmers, setters and operators and drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, setup reduction and safe shop-floor practices. Required

Skills:
• Strong end-to-end CNC machine shop management experience, preferably from dedicated CNC / precision machining companies.
• Deep knowledge of CNC turning, VMC/HMC machining, cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, machining parameters and process capability.
• Good understanding of CNC programming, machine controls and prove-out; CAM software exposure is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T;, tolerances, inspection methods and machining quality requirements.
• Experience in production planning, capacity utilization, OEE improvement, cycle-time reduction and cost/productivity improvement.
• Robust shop-floor leadership, analytical problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills. Education & Qualification: Diploma / B.
Tech / B.
E. in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. CNC/CAM, Lean or Six Sigma training preferred. Key

Skills:
CNC Machine Shop Management CNC Turning / VMC / HMC CNC Programming & Process Engineering Production, Capacity & OEE Management Tooling, Fixtures, GD&T; & Quality Lean Manufacturing & Team Leadership

Experience:
12-18 years in CNC machining / machine shop operations, with end-to-end CNC manufacturing responsibility and 5+ years in a leadership role preferred. Work

Location:
Maheshwaram, Hyderabad, Telangana NOTE: Interested candidates can share their Resumes to [email protected]

📌 Senior Manager – Production (Hyderabad)
🏢 Zen Technologies
📍 Hyderabad