Engineer – Machine Shop

Vishay Precision Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group is seeking a highly motivated Engineer – Machine Shop to join our Production Team. The role focuses on new product industrialization, machining process development, and robust quality/control plans for CNC turning, VMC and HMC processes.

Candidates should have 6–8 years of machine-shop experience, be adept with GD&T, tool-life optimization, and APQP/PPAP practices. Hands-on CNC experience, ability to lead root-cause analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. Relevant diploma qualifications may be considered in accordance with policy and demonstrated experience.
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in machine-shop process engineering, CNC machining, New Product Industrialization, tooling, fixture development and process validation.

Responsibilities

• New Product Industrialization: feasibility, DFM and process-risk reviews for new and transferred products.
• Machining Process Development: develop CNC turning, VMC, HMC and other machining processes; optimize parameters; prepare setup sheets and SOPs.
• Process Quality and Capability: PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, root-cause analysis using 8D, A3, 5 Why.
• Productivity and Cost Improvement: time studies, cycle-time improvements, OEE, TPM and VA/VE projects.
• Production and Cross-Functional Support: support daily machining-process issues; train operators; audits.

Skills

CNC turning

VMC

HMC

GD&T

Surface finish

Dimensional control

Tool-life optimization

CNC program prove-out

Process validation

Lean manufacturing

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Manufacturing

Diploma considerations

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

ERP/QAD

Advanced Excel

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 motivatedEngineer – Machine Shopto 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

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.