Job Description
Job Title:  SENIOR ENGINEER
Posting Start Date:  10/20/26
Job Description: 

RESPONSIBILITIES/ BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

 

Productivity (P):

  • Develop and industrialize new Fitwel tools and precision components from concept to production.
  • Prepare process plans, operation sheets, routing, and manufacturing documentation within the planned timeline.
  •  Develop and optimize CNC machining processes to improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and increase machine utilization.
  •  Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, Purchase, and Tool Room teams to ensure timely product development.
  • Conduct machining trials, first-off development, and process validation to support prototype and pilot production.

 

 

Quality (Q):

  • eview customer drawings, specifications, 3D models, GD&T, and technical requirements to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
  •  Ensure developed machining processes meet dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and product quality requirements.
  • Analyze machining defects such as dimensional variation, tool wear, chatter, burrs, and component distortion.
  •  Conduct root-cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, and other problem-solving techniques.
  • Support APQP/NPD activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP, and process validation, wherever applicable.
  • Maintain accurate process documentation and ensure compliance with approved quality standards.

 

 

Cost (C):

  • Optimize cutting parameters, tool life, machining cycle time, and material utilization to reduce manufacturing costs
  • Select suitable CNC machines, cutting tools, fixtures, and machining methods based on technical and economic feasibility.
  •  Reduce rejection, rework, tool consumption, and production losses through continuous improvement initiatives.
  •  Identify opportunities for tool standardization, process simplification, automation, and Poka-Yoke.

 

Delivery (D):

  • Complete new product development, machining trials, and process validation as per the approved project schedule.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely availability of tools, fixtures, gauges, and materials.
  • Support prototype production, pilot runs, and new product ramp-up until stable mass production is achieved.
  •  Provide timely technical support to Production to resolve machining issues and prevent delivery delays.

 

 

 

 

Safety (S):

  • Follow company safety procedures and safe operating practices during machining trials and process development.
  • Ensure appropriate selection and safe use of cutting tools, fixtures, work-holding devices, and machining equipment.
  •  Verify that machine guards, interlocks, and other required safety devices are functional before trials.
  •  Identify and report unsafe machining conditions, damaged tools, fixture defects, and equipment abnormalities..

 

 

Environment (E):

  • Minimize material wastage, scrap generation, coolant consumption, and unnecessary energy usage during machining.
  •  Promote efficient use of cutting tools, raw materials, consumables, and machine resources.
  •  Ensure proper handling and disposal of metal chips, used coolant, oils, and other machining waste as per company procedures.

 

Morale (M):

  • Maintain effective coordination and communication with colleagues and other departments.
  • Support teamwork and maintain professional conduct.
  • Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

 

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance):

  • Follow company policies relating to environmental protection, occupational health and safety, workplace ethics, and governance.
  •  Ensure responsible use of materials, machining resources, tooling, and production equipment.
  •  Maintain accurate and traceable records of product development, machining trials, process changes, and validation activities.

AUTHORITY

  • Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements for manufacturing feasibility.
  •  Recommend suitable machining processes, CNC machines, cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, and process parameters.
  • Develop or coordinate CNC programs and conduct machining trials in accordance with approved procedures.
  •  Recommend process improvements to enhance quality, productivity, tool life, and cost efficiency.
  • Identify and report manufacturing risks, quality deviations, and process capability issues to the concerned authority.

 

COMPETENCY TO PERFORM THE JOB

(QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE,

DESIRED EXPOSURE TO JOB-RELATED TECHNIQUES, ETC / JOB SPECIFICATION

 

 

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering,

Experience:

  • Experience in CNC machining, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or new product development is preferred
  • 6-9 Yearexperence

 

 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

(Dept. Objective, KPI & KRA)

  • New Product Development: Percentage of development projects completed within the approved timeline.
  • Process Validation: Percentage of new products validated and released as per the development plan.
  • Cycle Time Reduction: Percentage reduction in machining cycle time against the established baseline.
  • Cost Reduction: Manufacturing cost savings achieved through process optimization and tooling improvements. Documentation Compliance: Percentage of outward transactions with complete and authorized supporting documents.
  • Inventory Accuracy: Number of discrepancies between physical stock and system records attributable to billing or issue entries.
  • Dispatch Support: Percentage of approved outward requests processed on time.
  • Error / Rework Rate: Number of billing corrections, cancellations, and rework cases.
  • Audit Compliance: Number of audit observations related to outward billing and documentation.
  • Safety and ESG Compliance: Compliance with applicable company procedures and reporting requirements.