Manufacturing Engineer-Hydrodynamic bearings

Role & responsibilities

Hiring an experienced engineer in manufacturing for handling complete manufacturing operations of heavy & precision machined components.

Requirements: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering/ Diploma in precision manufacturing.

415+ years’ experience in machining industry

Key Responsibilities

• Study engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements for hydrodynamic bearings.
• Plan and execute manufacturing processes for bearing components.
• Handle machining operations such as turning, boring, milling, drilling, grinding, and finishing, as applicable.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Ensure proper fitment, clearances, surface finish, and concentricity as per drawing requirements.
• Monitor machining parameters and optimize processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Inspect components using measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, bore gauges, dial gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department for inspection and testing of finished bearings.
• Identify manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper material identification and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate with design, purchase, stores, and quality teams for smooth production activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejection, rework, and manufacturing costs.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of hydrodynamic bearing construction and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of tolerances, fits, surface finish, and dimensional inspection.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of CNC/VMC machining and conventional machining will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used for bearing manufacturing and bearing lining/coating processes will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of ERP/MIS and production documentation.

Key Skills

• Hydrodynamic bearing design fundamentals.
• Journal and thrust bearing manufacturing.
• White metal (Babbitt) casting and centrifugal lining.
• Bearing clearance calculations.
• CNC machining processes.
• GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Precision inspection techniques.

Preferred candidate profile

Strong knowledge of CNC/VMC & conventional machining

Experience in production planning, shop floor management, quality & delivery coordination

Exposure to heavy engineering or turbomachinery components preferred.

Benefits:

• Provident Fund
• Bonus as per company norms