Assistant Manager - Machine Shop

Job Title: Assistant Manager Methods Engineering & Process Planning (Machine Shop)

Location: Maheshwaram

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and release process sheets, setup sheets, and routing plans for machining operations.
• Design and/or select jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic) to support efficient machining.
• Conduct machining feasibility studies and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) inputs.
• Estimate cycle time, tooling, and part costing for machined components, including overheads.
• Standardize workholding, tooling, and inspection methods across machines and vendor base.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, SMED, 5S) to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Support vendor development team with process audits, capability assessments, and technical guidance.
• Define and implement inspection stages, tolerances, and in-process checks in line with GD&T and quality requirements.

Education & Qualifications

• B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production / Tool Design.
• Certification in Lean / Six Sigma / CAD-CAM / Tool Design will be an added advantage.

Experience Required

• Minimum: 68 years in CNC machining / manufacturing engineering.
• Ideal: 812 years with strong exposure to process planning, costing, jigs & fixtures, and vendor support.
• Domain preference: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, or Precision Machining.

Key Skills Required

1. Process Planning & DFM Ability to prepare process sheets, optimize machining sequences, and assess manufacturability.

2. Fixture & Tooling Design Proficiency in designing and validating jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic).

3. Costing & Cycle Time Estimation Expertise in cycle time calculation, tooling costing, and part cost estimation.

4. GD&T & Tolerance Analysis – Strong understanding of GD&T, stack-up analysis, and inspection requirements.

5. Lean Manufacturing & Productivity Improvement – Hands-on experience in Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and process standardization.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive approach in vendor and stakeholder management.