Senior Engineer - Maintenance

Sigma Engineered Solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Engineered Solutions in Pune seeks a seasoned Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to lead preventive and predictive maintenance for CNC/VMC centers, optimize machine health, reduce downtime, and ensure safety standards. You will diagnose root causes, coordinate with production teams, and drive continuous improvement across tooling and maintenance processes.

The role demands 8–12 years in CNC/VMC maintenance within automotive/manufacturing, with expertise in ball screw alignment, spindle care,

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Certifications in CNC Maintenance, TPM, Hydraulics, Pneumatics or Condition Monitoring preferred.
• 8–12 years hands-on CNC/VMC maintenance experience in automotive/engineering manufacturing.
• Proven troubleshooting, overhauling and accuracy restoration of CNC tools.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and predictive maintenance of CNC and VMC machines.
• Breakdown analysis and rapid troubleshooting.
• MTTR reduction and MTBF improvement.
• Machine accuracy and performance optimization.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication and mechanical system maintenance.
• Spare parts planning and inventory control.
• Support TPM, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordination with production, tooling and engineering teams to reach targets.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Equipment reliability

Education

Diploma / BE / B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ball Screw alignment

Spindle maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CNC machines: Haas/Brother/LMW

Job description

1.Job Objective :-

To lead and execute mechanical maintenance activities for CNC and VMC machining centres, ensuring optimum machine health, increased equipment uptime, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Drive preventive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, equipment improvements, and spare parts management to enhance overall manufacturing productivity and operational excellence.

2.Key Role & Responsibilities :-

• Preventive and predictive maintenance of CNC and VMC machines.
• Breakdown analysis and rapid troubleshooting.
• MTTR reduction and MTBF improvement.
• Machine accuracy and performance optimization.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and mechanical system maintenance.
• Spare parts planning and inventory control.
• Support TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Coordination with production, tooling, and engineering teams to achieve operational targets

3.Qualification & Experience Required :-

Educational Qualification
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
Additional certifications in CNC Maintenance, TPM, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or Condition Monitoring will be preferred.
Experience
8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of CNC Turning Centers and VMC Machines in an automotive or engineering manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauling, and accuracy restoration of CNC machine tools.
Technical Competencies
In-depth knowledge of:
o Ball Screw assembly, alignment, backlash checking, and replacement.
o Spindle systems, spindle bearing replacement, runout checking, and troubleshooting.
o Turret assembly maintenance, indexing issues, coupling alignment, and hydraulic turret systems.
o Cam Box maintenance and troubleshooting.
o Linear Guideways, LM Blocks, lubrication systems, and machine geometrical accuracy.
o Hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in CNC machine tools.
o Auto lubrication systems and coolant systems.
o Machine leveling, alignment, and accuracy restoration.
Hands-on maintenance experience on:
o BFW VMCs
o Brother VMCs
o Haas VMCs
o LMW CNC Turning Centers

4.Personal Characteristic :-

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify root causes of machine failures and implement sustainable solutions.
Highly proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on minimizing machine downtime and improving equipment reliability.
Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills for complex CNC/VMC mechanical systems.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to achieving maintenance KPIs.
Ability to work effectively under pressure during critical machine breakdowns.
Good planning and organizational skills for maintenance scheduling and spare parts management.

Location: At Manufacturing plants and Office Facilities situated in Chakan, Pune.

Company website www.sigmaelectric.com