Manufacturing Engineer

BioTalent Search®; Satara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent Search® invites applications for an Engineer / Sr. Engineer – Manufacturing position in Shirwal. The role requires 4–8 years of hands-on experience in CNC turning, VMC/HMC machining, and manufacturing process optimization.

Responsibilities include developing processes, tooling, setup methods, and driving continuous improvement across production teams. You will work with cross-functional teams to standardize work, create technical documentation, and support DFM with CAD tools such as

Qualifications

• DME/BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Industrial.
• 4–8 years of hands-on CNC/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of CNC turning, VMC/HMC, tooling and fixtures.
• Exposure to Lean, Kaizen, SMED and OEE.
• WFMS/ERP exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize CNC turning, VMC and HMC processes.
• Define operation sequences, cutting parameters, and setup methods.
• Drive setup reductions and tool life improvements.
• Provide shop-floor technical support and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, SMED) to improve OEE.
• Create and maintain standardized work, process sheets and BOMs.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Costing, Production, and Projects.
• Create 2D/3D models and assemblies; support DFM.

Skills

CNC Turning

VMC/HMC

Machining optimization

Tooling & fixtures

CNC setup

Shop-floor troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

SMED

Kaizen

OEE

Education

DME / BE / B.Tech. (Mechanical / Industrial)

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Position: Engineer / Sr. Engineer – Manufacturing

Department: Manufacturing / NPD

Location: Shirwal

Experience: 04 – 08 Years

Qualification: DME / BE / B.Tech. (Mechanical / Industrial)

Preferred Industry: Pump / Valve / Pharma / Dairy Equipment Manufacturing / Machinery Manufacturing / Aerospace, etc.

Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

CNC Process Engineering

• Develop and optimize machining processes for CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, and multi-operation machining.
• Define operation sequence, cutting parameters, and setup methodology.
• Improve productivity through:
• Cycle time reduction
• Setup reductionTool life improvement
• Process stabilization
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes including machining, welding, press, polishing, assembly, etc.

Tooling & Fixture Management

• Selection and standardization of cutting tools, inserts, tool holders, fixtures, etc.
• Develop and improve fixture concepts for productivity and quality improvement.
• Coordinate with tool suppliers for technical support and optimization.

Shop Floor Production Support

• Provide hands‑on technical support to production teams.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, tool failures, quality problems, and setup-related issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Implement setup reduction (SMED) activities.
• Improve machine utilization and OEE.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities in machining and tooling.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and cost‑benefit analyses.

Documentation & Standardization

• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, SOPs, and quality control procedures.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, routes, and BOMs.
• Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Costing, Production, and Project teams.
• Create 2D/3D designs, models, and assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Knowledge & Skills Required

Technical Exposure

• Strong hands‑on experience in:
• CNC Turning
• VMC/HMC machining
• Machining process optimization
• Tooling and fixtures
• CNC setup activities
• Shop‑floor troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of:
• Manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, press, polishing, etc.
• Exposure to:
• CAM software
• CNC programming
• Lean Manufacturing
• SMED
• Kaizen
• OEE

Systems Knowledge

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.

Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibility & Authority

Responsibility

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes using data‑driven approaches.
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and validation of new manufacturing processes.
• Communicate manufacturing constraints and recommendations to Design teams.

Authority

• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in cross‑functional meetings.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to production teams.
• Lead manufacturing process changes and improvements.