Machine Shop Manager

Trinity Engineers; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Engineers is seeking an experienced Machine Shop NPD Manager with deep hands-on knowledge of machining processes including CNC/VMC/HMC turning, milling, grinding, and tooling. You will manage end-to-end NPD activities from drawing study and feasibility to process development, trials, PPAP, and production handover, ensuring quality, cost, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes leading NPD projects, optimizing machining strategies, and coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 8–10 years experience in machine shop NPD/production environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC, VMC, HMC turning, milling, grinding, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD activities from RFQ/drawing review through production launch.
• Develop machining process plans, cycles, and tool selections.
• Plan and execute trials, PPAP, and process validation.
• Drive APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, and Run‑at‑Rate activities.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

NPD management

Process planning

Machine shop operations

Kaizen/5S

Tools

CNC programming

CAM software

CMM/inspection tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Machine Shop NPD Manager with strong hands‑on knowledge of machining processes, CNC/VMC/HMC turning, milling, grinding, tooling, fixtures, process planning, and new product development.

The person will be responsible for end‑to‑end NPD activities from drawing study and feasibility to process development, trials, PPAP, and successful production handover, while ensuring quality, cost, productivity, and delivery targets.

Experience: 8-10 years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) activities for machined components from RFQ/drawing review through production launch.
• Study customer drawings, specifications, GD&T, material requirements, tolerances, surface finish, and special characteristics.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility and identify machining challenges, risks, and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Develop complete machining process plans, process flow, operation sequences, and cycle‑time estimates.
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning, VMC, HMC, drilling, boring, tapping, broaching, grinding, honing, and other precision machining processes.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs, cutting parameters, tool selection, tool‑life studies, and machining strategies.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, holders, drills, reamers, taps, and special tools.
• Design/develop jigs, fixtures, soft jaws, checking fixtures, and poka‑yoke solutions in coordination with tooling teams.
• Plan and execute machine trials, prove‑outs, first‑off inspection, capability studies, and process validation.
• Drive APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, MSA, SPC, PPAP and Run‑at‑Rate activities.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, Tool Room, Purchase, Maintenance, Design, and Sales/Program Management teams.
• Monitor and improve cycle time, OEE, tool consumption, rejection, rework, and machining cost.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, line balancing, and productivity improvement.
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for machining‑related quality issues.
• Ensure successful transfer of developed products from NPD to regular production.
• Manage multiple NPD projects and ensure timely completion against project milestones.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, setup sheets, tool lists, and technical standards.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of CNC/VMC/HMC machining processes.
• CNC turning and milling process knowledge.
• Understanding of cutting parameters: speed, feed, depth of cut, tool geometry and tool life.
• Knowledge of carbide inserts, PCD/CBN tools and special tooling.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack‑up, datum systems and drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, workholding and clamping principles.
• Knowledge of machining of steel, cast iron, aluminium, stainless steel and alloy materials.
• Understanding of surface finish, roundness, cylindricity, concentricity, runout and dimensional capability.
• Knowledge of CMM, height gauge, bore gauge, air gauge, micrometers, verniers and other inspection methods.
• Familiarity with CNC programming / G‑code / M‑code and CAM software will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the NPD/Process Engineering team.
• Allocate NPD projects and monitor project timelines.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams for technical clarification.
• Review and approve process plans, tooling concepts and machining feasibility.
• Track NPD project cost, timing, quality and productivity.
• Develop and implement standard machining practices across the shop.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.