Process and Manufacturing Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, notes, and applicable standards.
• Understand customer drawing requirements, including dimensional, material, surface finish, heat treatment, coating, and inspection requirements.
• Develop and interpret the manufacturing process required to manufacture components as per the given engineering drawing.
• Prepare detailed process plans and manufacturing sequences for components.
• Develop stage drawings for different manufacturing operations, ensuring that intermediate dimensions and tolerances are correctly defined to achieve the requirements of the final operation.
• Define appropriate machining allowances, datums, references, tolerances, and process dimensions in stage drawings.
• Ensure stage drawings are technically accurate and support efficient and repeatable manufacturing.
• Apply strong knowledge of GD&T in drawing interpretation, process planning, and inspection requirements.
• Define appropriate inspection methods and measurement techniques based on drawing and GD&T requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, CNC Programming, Tooling, and other functions to develop robust manufacturing processes.
• Lead the preparation and review of Control Plans and PFMEA with support from the Cross-Functional Team (CFT).
• Ensure process risks, special characteristics, controls, inspection methods, and reaction plans are appropriately identified.
• Participate in process improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues.
• Manage and coordinate the Engineering Change Note (ECN) process for drawing revisions and engineering changes.
• Review the impact of drawing revisions on processes, stage drawings, tooling, inspection methods, programs, documentation, and existing production.
• Ensure revised drawings and related engineering documents are properly implemented and controlled.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure the latest approved revision is available for manufacturing.
• Support production during new product introduction, first-off production, and process proving activities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, improved manufacturability, and quality improvement.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and applicable technical standards.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and process planning.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and datum structures.
• Ability to prepare accurate stage/process drawings with appropriate tolerances and machining allowances.
• Good knowledge of inspection methods and measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of Control Plan and PFMEA methodologies.
• Ability to lead CFT discussions and coordinate inputs from Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Good knowledge of Engineering Change Note (ECN) / Engineering Change Management processes.
• Ability to assess and implement drawing revisions effectively.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and precision manufacturing processes is preferred.

Preferred candidate profile

• 3-4 years of Experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or high-accuracy manufacturing.
• Experience working with complex machined components and tight-tolerance requirements.
• Experience with customer-specific drawing standards and specifications.
• Exposure to APQP, FAI, PPAP, Control Plan, PFMEA, and process validation is an advantage.
• Experience working with engineering/CAD software for preparation and modification of stage drawings.