Mechanical Engineer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 2+ years
Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with experience in process planning, CNC programming, cycle time estimation, and manufacturing process development. The candidate will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes for new components, programming and proving out parts on CNC machines, ensuring first-time-right production, and achieving defined quality and cycle time targets.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of machining processes, cutting tool selection, jigs and fixtures, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and define manufacturing processes for new components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
• Carry out process planning for new parts based on engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Estimate cycle times and identify opportunities for improving machining efficiency.
• Develop and execute CNC programs for various machining operations.
• Conduct part prove-outs on CNC machines to achieve required cycle time, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Ensure first-time-right execution during CNC programming and production trials.
• Select appropriate cutting tools and validate their performance through machine prove-outs.
• Design and coordinate the manufacturing of jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Ensure first-part approval from customers by meeting specified quality and dimensional requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and machining issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive process improvements, productivity enhancement, and cycle time reduction initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation in accordance with established quality systems.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and prepare monthly progress and performance reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in manufacturing process planning and development.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC programming and machining operations.
• Ability to estimate and optimise machining cycle times.
• Experience in CNC machine prove-outs and first-time-right manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cutting tool selection and machining parameters.
• Understanding of jigs, fixtures, and gauges design and manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of process documentation and quality management systems.
• Experience in continuous process improvement and cycle time reduction.

Must-Have Skills

• Process Planning
• Cycle Time Estimation
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Prove-Out
• Manufacturing Process Development

Good-to-Have Skills

• AutoCAD
• Process Engineering
• Jigs and Fixtures Design
• Cutting Tool Selection
• Process Improvement
• Quality Documentation