NPI Engineer - Machining

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for NPI activities from feasibility review to production launch.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Prepare and maintain APQP-related documentation, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Setup Sheets, Stage Drawings, and Work Instructions.
• Develop manufacturing processes for aerospace and medical components.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Program and support 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis simultaneous machining on VMC, HMC, and CNC machines.
• Perform machining simulation, prove-out, and process validation.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters for optimum productivity and quality.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), capability studies, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with CFT for successful project execution.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering & CNC Programming.
• Experience in Aerospace and/or Medical component machining preferred.
• APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagram, Control Plan, Stage Drawing preparation.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and process development.
• Expertise in Mastercam programming, including 5-axis simultaneous machining.
• Hands-on knowledge of VMC, HMC, CNC Turning, and Multi-Axis Machining.
• Experience machining Titanium, Inconel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium alloys.
• GD&T interpretation and tight-tolerance machining knowledge.
• Ability to develop tooling, fixtures, and optimize machining cycles.
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• CMM awareness
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• CAD software knowledge (SolidWorks/Creo)