Assistant Manager Methods

Zen Technologies Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zen Technologies Limited in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Mechanical Process Engineer to lead process planning, DFM inputs, and tooling design for CNC machining. You will estimate cycle times, part costs, and standardize inspection methods across the vendor base, while driving Kaizen and 5S initiatives.

The role requires strong experience in process planning, JD&T principles, and cost estimation, with domain focus on aerospace, automotive, defence, or precision machining.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in CNC machining / manufacturing engineering.
• 8–12 years with strong exposure to process planning, costing, jigs & fixtures, and vendor support.
• Domain preferences: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, or Precision Machining.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Process planning

DFM

Fixture design

Tooling design

Costing & cycle time

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production / Tool Design

Lean / Six Sigma / CAD-CAM / Tool Design certification

Job description

• 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.

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: 6–8 years in CNC machining / manufacturing engineering.
• Ideal: 8–12 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.