Reports To: Manager - Manufacturing Engineering / Tooling
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To lead the NC Programming team responsible for machining aerospace jigs and fixtures, ensuring precision, process efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role includes program development, team coordination, technical review and driving continuous improvement aligned with aerospace standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Team & Project Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of NC Programmers for fixture and tooling projects.
Allocate and monitor team workloads to ensure project timelines and quality targets are met.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality and Production) for seamless project execution.
Review NC programs, simulations, and machining strategies prepared by the team.
2. Technical Oversight:
Oversee the development of 3-axis / 5-axis NC programs using DELCAM and SOLIDCAM
Ensure optimization of machining strategies including tool selection, feeds/speeds, and cutting paths.
Validate NC programs through simulation and on-machine verification, ensuring safety and accuracy.
Provide guidance on GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and surface finish requirements for tooling parts.
3. Process Management & Improvement:
Standardize NC programming procedures, documentation, and setup sheets.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce machining cycle time and increase productivity.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex machining/programming issues during production trials.
Ensure programs comply with aerospace standards (AS9100) and customer specifications.
4. Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare weekly progress reports, resource utilization, and project status updates.
Ensure all NC program-related documentation is maintained accurately and archived properly.
Participate in audits and support process documentation and corrective actions.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong hands-on experience in DELCAM, MASTERCAM & CATIA V5 for NC programming.
Sound knowledge of aerospace jigs & fixture design, tooling assembly tolerances, and machining principles.
In-depth understanding of G-codes/M-codes and multi-axis CNC operations.
Strong team management and leadership skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
Familiarity with AS9100 quality requirements and aerospace documentation practices.
Education & Experience:
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Aeronautical / Production Engineering, NTTF / GTTC in Tool and Die Making or Machining.
Minimum 6-10 years of experience in NC programming, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or assistant manager role.
Aerospace tooling/jigs & fixtures domain experience is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools for machining process optimization.
Certified in DELCAM, SOLISCAM & CATIA V5 or equivalent CAM software.
Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Provident Fund
Schedule:
Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
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