Lead and execute manufacturing engineering projects by organizing and controlling all project elements.
Review customer drawings, specifications, and performance standards to establish technical feasibility.
Conduct technical reviews for machining and ensure internal TFS completion for casting machining.
Prepare and approve PFDs, Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions, Tooling, and Fixturing documentation.
Monitor project progress, coordinate cross-functional activities, and resolve issues to maintain schedules.
Conduct weekly project reviews with the Project Engineering team and update Project Trackers.
Prepare project status reports by analysing progress, trends, and performance metrics, recommending corrective actions as needed.
Maximize supplier performance and develop a competent, reliable supplier base aligned with business objectives.
Lead capacity planning, CNC/HMC/VMC programming, and prove-out of recent components.
Approve fixture DAPs and tooling selections for recent and existing products.
Supervise and mentor a team of 10+ engineers and technicians.
Monitor and control KPI performance,



including Budget vs Actuals.
Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to achieve zero-defect manufacturing.
Plan and implement process improvements in cycle time, setup reduction, and productivity.
Utilize Lean, TPM, SMED, Poka Yoke, and other continuous improvement tools.
Conduct process planning, feasibility studies, cost estimation, APQP, PPAP, and process validation.
Manage machine tool, fixture, and gauge selection, plant layout, capacity and manpower planning, and CAPEX proposals.
Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills / Experience
Minimum 12+ years of experience in ManufacturingEngineering, preferably in CNC machining of casting or forging components. LeanManufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Hands-on experience with critical CNC machinedcomponents.
Proven experience in NPD (Current ProductDevelopment).
Deep technical understanding of casting andforging machining processes.

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Manager Ahmedabad
🏢 HRB Expert Consultants
📍 Ahmedabad