You will be taken to Sansera Engineering’s own careers page to apply. Job ID 54029380.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To support New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype development, new product prove-out, process validation, machining process verification, and product quality activities. The role involves hands-on machining experience in VMC and CNC Turning, interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T, preparation of quality documentation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to ensure product and process compliance.
- Execute prototype development and new product prove-out activities as per project plans and customer requirements.
- Operate and support machining activities involving VMC (Vertical Machining Center) and CNC Turning Machines.
- Conduct new product prove-out, process validation, process optimization, and first-off component approval.
- Perform machining process verification, quality inspection, and troubleshooting during prototype and product development activities.
- Interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements during product development and machining.
- Prepare and modify 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
- Participate in APQP review meetings and support preparation of key quality documents, including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Flow Diagram (PFD).
- Coordinate CTS (Customer Technical Specification) and fixture design reviews and obtain cross-functional sign-off before implementation.
- Support fixture design review and ensure fixture requirements are aligned with product and process specifications.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during prototype trials and support production sign-off for successful product launch.
- Conduct root cause analysis using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone (Ishikawa Diagram).
- Implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address identified technical and quality issues.
- Collaborate with Design, Production, Quality, and Customer teams to ensure successful New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Ensure prototype and production activities comply with customer quality standards, technical specifications, and project timelines.
- Support continuous improvement of machining processes to achieve improved quality, productivity, and process stability.
- Maintain appropriate technical and quality records related to prototype development, validation, trials, and product approval.
AUTHORITY
- Verify machining processes and prototype components against approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Identify and escalate technical, quality, and process-related issues during product development and trials.
- Recommend process improvements and corrective actions based on trial results, inspection findings, and root cause analysis.
- Coordinate with relevant cross-functional teams for resolution of technical and quality issues.
- Support approval and sign-off activities for first-off components, prototype trials, and production readiness.
JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY
Education
- Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
Technical Competencies
- Hands-on experience in operating VMC and CNC Turning Machines.
- Strong knowledge of new product prove-out, process validation, and process optimization.
- Good understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and modifying 2D engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of machining processes, process verification, inspection, and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Flow Diagram (PFD).
- Knowledge of CTS and fixture design review processes.
- Good understanding of quality tools including 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Analysis.
- Knowledge of CAPA and root cause analysis.
- Ability to work effectively with Design, Production, Quality, and Customer teams.
Experience
4–6 years of relevant experience in machining, New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, or a related manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience in VMC and CNC Turning Machines is preferred.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively under project timelines.
- Proactive approach toward identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Strong ownership of product development and launch activities.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Successful completion of prototype and new product prove-out activities within planned timelines.
- First-off component approval and successful process validation.
- Compliance with customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Timely completion and accuracy of APQP and quality documentation.
- Effective resolution and closure of technical and quality issues.
- Successful production sign-off and smooth product launch.
- Reduction in prototype and development-related quality issues.
- Effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Achievement of customer quality and delivery requirements.
- Contribution to machining process optimization and continuous improvement.
