NPI Engineer - Machining

Avalon Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Technologies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for NPI and CNC programming to develop manufacturing processes for aerospace and medical components. You will use Mastercam for 5-axis programming and support multi-axis machining on VMC/HMC/CNC machines, with GD&T and CMM awareness guiding quality.

Strong APQP and PFMEA skills are essential. Diploma or bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production engineering with 5–8 years in NPI and manufacturing engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or production engineering.
• 5–8 years in NPI, manufacturing eng., and CNC programming.
• Experience in aerospace and/or medical component machining preferred.
• APQP, PFMEA, Process flow, Control plans, stage drawings and setup sheets experience.
• Mastercam programming expertise including 5-axis simultaneous machining.
• Hands-on knowledge of VMC, HMC, CNC turning and multi-axis machining.
• Experience with titanium, Inconel, stainless steel and aluminum alloys.
• GD&T interpretation and tight-tolerance machining knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities from feasibility to production launch.
• Review drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Prepare APQP docs, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, setup sheets, stage drawings and work instructions.
• Develop manufacturing processes for aerospace and medical components.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Support 3– to 5‑axis machining on VMC/HMC/CNC machines.
• Perform machining simulations, prove-out and process validation.
• Select tooling, fixtures and cutting parameters for productivity and quality.
• Support FAI, capability studies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mastercam programming

5-axis machining

CNC programming

GDT interpretation

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Mastercam

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for NPI activities from feasibility review to production launch.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Prepare and maintain APQP-related documentation, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Setup Sheets, Stage Drawings, and Work Instructions.
• Develop manufacturing processes for aerospace and medical components.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Program and support 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis simultaneous machining on VMC, HMC, and CNC machines.
• Perform machining simulation, prove-out, and process validation.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters for optimum productivity and quality.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), capability studies, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with CFT for successful project execution.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering & CNC Programming.
• Experience in Aerospace and/or Medical component machining preferred.
• APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagram, Control Plan, Stage Drawing preparation.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and process development.
• Expertise in Mastercam programming, including 5-axis simultaneous machining.
• Hands-on knowledge of VMC, HMC, CNC Turning, and Multi-Axis Machining.
• Experience machining Titanium, Inconel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium alloys.
• GD&T interpretation and tight-tolerance machining knowledge.
• Ability to develop tooling, fixtures, and optimize machining cycles.
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• CMM awareness
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• CAD software knowledge (SolidWorks/Creo)