Manufacturing Process Planning Engineer

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and optimizing machining sequences and manufacturing process plans for mechanical components. The role involves analyzing engineering drawings, selecting appropriate machining operations, determining operation sequences, and ensuring components meet dimensional, geometric, and surface finish requirements while achieving production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop machining process plans and operation sequences for mechanical components.
• Define the complete manufacturing route from raw material to the finished component.
• Determine suitable machining operations, including turning, milling, drilling, boring, grinding, Wire EDM, EDM sparking, and tapping.
• Interpret 2D engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and component specifications.
• Analyze dimensional tolerances, GD&T, surface finish requirements, and critical-to-quality characteristics.
• Identify datum references, machining allowances, and critical dimensions.
• Coordinate with the production, quality and design teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Machining sequence development and process planning.
• CNC machining processes and manufacturing technology.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tolerances and surface finish.
• Process documentation and routing preparation.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Software Skills

• Siemens NX or Creo
• Microsoft Excel and Power point.
• AutoCAD.