Engineer - Machine Shop

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG); Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) in Chennai seeks an Engineer - Machine Shop to drive manufacturing feasibility, process development and new product industrialization.

You will lead CNC programming prove-outs, tooling trials, fixture validation, and ensure APQP/PPAP deliverables while maintaining quality systems and lean improvements.

The role requires 6–8 years experience in machine shop processes, with hands-on CNC turning, VMC and HMC, and strong GD&T and CAD/CAM skills.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of machine-shop process engineering experience.
• Experience with CNC machining, tooling, fixture development, and process validation.
• Hands-on CNC turning, VMC and HMC experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO-based systems, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plan, MSA, SPC.

Responsibilities

• New product industrialization: DFM and process-risk reviews; CTQ tolerances review.
• Lead CNC program prove-out, tooling trials, fixture validation, run-at-rate and handover to production.
• Develop CNC turning, VMC and HMC processes; set cutting data, tooling, and cycles.
• Coordinate APQP and PPAP deliverables within project timelines.
• Support PFMEA, control plans, MSA/SPC analyses and root-cause actions.

Skills

CNC turning

VMC/HMC process development

Tool-life optimization

Jig & fixture design

GD&T & drawing interpretation

Process capability & SPC

Lean manufacturing & TPM

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks / CAD

CAM software

ERP/QAD

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description:

VPG is a global leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. We design and manufacture high-performance products that support critical applications in the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors.

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer - Machine Shop to join our Production Team on a full-time basis:

Roles & Responsibility:

New Product Industrialization:

• Conduct manufacturing feasibility, DFM and process-risk reviews for new and transferred products.
• Review drawings, materials, tolerances, GD&T, surface-finish requirements and CTQ characteristics for machinability.
• Develop process flow, operation sequence, routing, machine selection and manufacturing concept.
• Plan and execute prototype, pilot and pre-production machining activities.
• Lead CNC program prove-out, tooling trials, fixture validation, run-at-rate and stable handover to production.
• Complete assigned APQP and PPAP deliverables within the approved project timeline.

Machining Process Development:

• Develop and optimize CNC turning, VMC, HMC and other applicable machining processes.
• Establish and validate cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, coolant strategy and tool-life parameters.
• Prepare stage drawings, CNC setup sheets, tool lists, process parameters, SOPs and standardized work.
• Develop and validate jigs, fixtures, workholding methods and mistake-proofing controls.
• Ensure controlled creation, review, approval, backup and revision of CNC programs.

Process Quality and Capability:

• Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans and reaction plans.
• Define process controls and measurement methods for CTQ and special characteristics.
• Coordinate MSA, SPC, capability studies and corrective actions for unstable or incapable processes.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis for machining defects, customer complaints, scrap and rework using 8D, A3, 5 Why or equivalent methods.
• Verify corrective-action effectiveness and sustain improvements through updated controls and layered audits.

Productivity and Cost Improvement:

• Conduct time studies, bottleneck analysis and capacity reviews for priority products and machines.
• Improve cycle time, setup time, OEE, machine utilization and process flow using Lean, SMED, Kaizen, 5S and TPM principles.
• Optimize tool life, insert consumption, fixture utilization and machining cost per component.
• Lead approved VA/VE, automation and productivity projects and validate realized savings against the agreed baseline.

Production and Cross-Functional Support:

• Provide timely technical support for daily machining-process issues and abnormal conditions.
• Coordinate directly with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Tool Room for rapid containment and resolution.
• Support machine loading, capacity planning, engineering changes and controlled production release.
• Train and qualify operators, setters and technicians on new or revised processes.
• Support internal, customer and certification audits relevant to assigned processes.

Safety, Compliance and Documentation:

• Complete process risk assessments before introduction or modification of machining processes.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety, guarding, PPE, chip handling, coolant handling and applicable LOTO controls.
• Maintain controlled process documents, validation records, parameter approvals and technical evidence.
• Implement engineering changes with documented impact assessment, validation, revision control and traceability.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• CNC turning, VMC and HMC process development
• Cutting tools, parameters and tool-life optimization
• Jig, fixture and workholding design
• GD&T and drawing interpretation
• Surface finish and dimensional control
• Cycle-time and capacity analysis
• CNC program prove-out and revision control

Process / Systems Competencies:

• Process flow, PFMEA and control plan
• APQP and PPAP
• MSA, SPC and capability analysis
• 8D, A3, 5 Why and root-cause analysis
• Lean, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, TPM and OEE
• Engineering change control
• SolidWorks / CAD, applicable CAM, ERP/QAD and advanced Excel

Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical problem solving
• Decision making based on data and risk
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Planning and prioritization
• Technical leadership and coaching
• Ownership, accountability and continuous-improvement mindset

Requirements

Education: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. Relevant diploma qualifications may be considered in accordance with company policy and demonstrated experience.

Relevant Experience: 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in machine-shop process engineering, including CNC machining, New Product Industrialization, tooling, fixture development and process validation.

Machine Experience: Hands‑on exposure to CNC turning, VMC and HMC. Experience with applicable controllers, multi‑axis machining or in‑process probing is preferred where relevant to the plant.

Quality Systems: Working knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO-based systems, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plan, MSA, SPC, process capability and structured problem solving.