CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer- SME (India)

CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer- SME

Full-Time

Onsite - Chennai, TN

Description

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced and technically proficient leader to implement global standardization and technical innovation. While CNC programming is a key part of the role, this position goes beyond programming execution to support manufacturing engineering and process excellence. The ideal candidate will serve as a foundational pillar for our Machining Community of Practice, mentoring, and executing excellence in multi-axis machining, turning, grinding, advanced tooling design, and complex aerospace component repair and new make products.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review and execute complex multi-axis CNC programming (3-5 axis) utilizing digital manufacturing techniques.

Provide technical mentorship to manufacturing engineers, technologists, and technicians.

Ensure effective technology transition from engineering to operations.

Identify and implement engineering solutions to reduce cycle times and fabrication costs.

Design advanced work-holding to improve legacy and new processes.

Advanced knowledge of CNC programming, traditional machining processes, and aero-engine materials/alloys.

Technical Leadership: Lead the Global Communities of Practice to develop and publish Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing guidelines and process maturity matrices across diverse machining applications.

Collaborate across global organizations to deploy best practices and drive method and equipment standardization.

Support the skill development and mentoring for CAD/CAM software and advanced machining techniques.

Strong problem solving and influencing skills to support manufacturing bottlenecks.

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering-level projects with complex manufacturing challenges (aerospace industry), including manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing within regulated industries (aerospace preferred).

Demonstrated experience with manufacturing, automation, DFM, optimization and implementation in a production environment.

Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations.

Expected travel 50% or more

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering or applicable industrial engineering experience (or related discipline) preferred.