Methods Engineer

Godrej Enterprises Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Godrej Enterprises Group is seeking a skilled engineer to lead process development and optimization for aerospace components, interpreting complex drawings with GD&T expertise. You will plan BOMs, MTOs, and routing in INFOR ERP, and specify tooling/fixtures.

The role emphasizes documentation, cost reduction, and audit readiness. Success requires hands-on experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing, strong problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant,

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong GD&T and drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Interpret drawings and apply GD&T to determine manufacturing steps.
• Plan BOM, MTO, and routing in INFOR ERP; specify tooling and fixtures.
• Develop process documentation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support trials, measure results, and implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

People Management

Collaboration

GD&T Proficiency

Inspection Techniques

CATIA

CREO

AutoCAD

Pro/ENGINEER

INFOR ERP

MS Excel

Aerospace Manufacturing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering

Tools

CATIA

CREO

AutoCAD

Pro-E

INFOR ERP

Job description

About the Business & Position Overview

Job Profile

Key Responsibilities

• Process Development and Optimization
• Documentation and Standards Compliance
• Cost and Cycle Time Optimization
• Audit Readiness and Quality Assurance
• Organisational Imperatives

Job Description

• 1. Process Development and Optimization-Design and enhance manufacturing processes for aerospace components such as sheet metal parts, ducts, tubing, and machined parts.-Interpret engineering drawings to identify required manufacturing steps for components and sub-assemblies.-Apply advanced knowledge of GD&T to accurately interpret aerospace component requirements.-Utilize 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo) for process planning and simulation.-Develop Bills of Materials (BOM), Material Take-Off (MTO) lists, and routing details in INFOR ERP.-Identify and define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and gauges for component manufacturing.-Provide conceptual inputs for fixture design and oversee development of special tools.-Participate actively in initial trials of components and fixtures, and refine processes based on trial feedback.
• 2. Documentation and Standards Compliance-Prepare and maintain APQP documentation including PFMEA, PPAP, and Control Plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.-Regularly review and update process documents in line with customer requirements and internal standards.-Interpret and implement customer specifications and standards, translating them into internal work instructions.-Define subcontracting process requirements and prepare supplier flow-down documentation.
• 3. Cost and Cycle Time Optimization-Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement using data-driven approaches.-Root cause analysis for process deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.-Collaborate closely with tool designers, programmers, planners, and production teams to ensure process feasibility and integration.-Ensure timely implementation of approved changes in compliance with customer-specified timelines.-Coordinate process releases through defined departmental control procedures and track implementation effectiveness.
• 4. Audit Readiness and Quality Assurance-Ensure process readiness and technology deployment up to First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) submission.-Adherence to systems and documentation as per AS9100, EMS, OHSAS & ISMS, and customer-specific requirements. -Valuing the information received & effort spent in creating every piece of information. Ensuring the right information is accessed by right individuals. Ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information.-Responsible to control usage of energy sources for Environmental protection and Energy Security for sustainable growth.
• 5. Organisational Imperatives:-Participate in improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, PMO, Cross functional projects and Business Excellence etc.-To ensure Enterprise Risk Management for Key Processes, Subordinate and Team Development and Adherence to Compliance and Safe Working Environment.-Follow Values, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Safety practices in all work operations.

Qualification Details

Essential Qualification :

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering

Preferred Qualification :

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Experience Details

Essential Experience :

Minimum 3 years for Degree or 5 years for Diploma in Engineering

Preferred Experience :

Relevant experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing industries.

Special Skills

Essential : Behavioural:-Analytical Skills-Problem Solving skills-Interpersonal Skills-People Management-CollaborationFunctional / Technical:-Expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes such as forming, machining, welding, assembly, surface treatment, and heat treatment-Proficient in use of GD&T and inspection techniques-Skilled in 3D design tools like CATIA, CREO, AutoCAD, and Pro-E-Experience in ERP systems, preferably INFOR-Proficient in MS Excel and Office 365Preferred : -