1. Job Purpose
Responsible for CNC 4 to 6 Axis programming, machining process development, new product development, and optimization of machining operations to achieve quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
2. Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop CNC programs for 4-Axis, 5-Axis and 6-Axis machining operations.
- Prepare and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
- Work on CAM software such as Siemens NX CAM, Mastercam, HyperMill or equivalent.
- Develop machining processes for new products as per customer drawings and specifications.
- Perform tool path generation, simulation, collision checking and program validation.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, holders and machining parameters.
- Optimize machining cycle time, tool life and overall productivity.
- Coordinate with NPD, Production, Quality and Tool Room teams for new product development.
- Conduct trial runs, first-off inspections and process corrections.
- Support APQP, PPAP, process validation and continuous improvement activities.
- Analyze machining problems and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure adherence to engineering drawings, GD&T and quality standards.
3. Key Skills & Technical Competencies
- CNC 4-Axis, 5-Axis and 6-Axis Programming.
- Siemens NX CAM / Mastercam / HyperMill.
- CAD/CAM Programming and 3D Model Interpretation.
- CNC Tool Path Generation and Optimization.
- CNC Machining Setup, Prove-out and Troubleshooting.
- Cutting Tool Selection and Machining Parameter Optimization.
- Engineering Drawing Reading and GD&T.
- New Product Development (NPD) and Machining Process Planning.
4. Educational Qualification
- Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- Practical knowledge of CNC machining and CAD/CAM programming.
- Relevant experience in precision machining and new product development.
5. Preferred Industry Experience
- Automotive and Auto Component Manufacturing.
- Precision Engineering and CNC Machining.
- New Product Development and Process Development.
- Multi-Axis CNC Machining Operations.
6. Key Performance Expectations (KPIs)
- New Product Development and CNC Program Completion.
- First-Time-Right Machining and Process Validation.
- Machining Cycle Time Reduction.
- Tool Life Improvement.
- Reduction in Rejection and Rework.On-Time Completion of NPD Projects.