Job Title: Senior Programmer – CNC / VMC / Sliding Head / TMC (Production Engineering)

Experience: 8–15 Years
Salary: 8 to 15 LPA
Industry: Industrial Products / Heavy Machinery (Precision Metal Components)
Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Role Category: Engineering – CNC Programming / Production Engineering
Education: Diploma / B.E. – Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Programmer to lead CNC programming and the full technical function of the plant. Reporting to the Plant Head, you will own machine feasibility, NPD programming, tooling and fixture development, machine maintenance, cycle time and cost improvement, and the technical team, so that production runs smoothly and without interruption.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & NPD

Write, modify and optimize programs for CNC, VMC, Sliding Head and TMC machines on Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi and Brother controllers
Develop and run initial programs for NPD sample components from drawings, models and customer requirements
Evaluate machine feasibility for NPD samples and running production items
Optimize tool paths, cycle times and machine parameters to meet costing targets and improve CPC (cost per component)
Troubleshoot program issues and support operators during setup and first-piece runs

Tooling, Fixtures & Maintenance

Handle initial tooling selection, tooling development, fixture design and fixture manufacturing
Ensure preventive and regular maintenance of all production machines as per schedule
Maintain machine uptime and provide technical support to prevent stoppages
Monitor machine setting activities against defined setup time targets

Process Improvement & Cost

Implement poka-yoke systems to reduce rejection, rework and process errors
Drive continuous cost saving and process optimization initiatives
Support production in productivity and quality improvement projects

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead the technical team with proper work allocation and daily work management
Train and guide operators, setters and programmers on technical standards and best practices
Coordinate with Quality, Production, Maintenance and Planning departments
Maintain records of programs, revisions, process parameters, tooling and machine standards
Ensure safe working practices and compliance with company procedures

Desired Candidate Profile

8–15 years in machining / manufacturing, preferably in brass or precision metal components
Strong hands-on CNC programming: G-code and CAM software
Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi and Brother control systems
Hands-on experience with CNC, VMC, Sliding Head and TMC machines
Strong reading of engineering drawings and GD&T
Proven experience in NPD, tooling, fixture development and process engineering
Knowledge of preventive maintenance and machine troubleshooting
Exposure to poka-yoke, lean manufacturing and cost reduction techniques
Strong leadership, decision-making and team management under production pressure
Good communication and cross-department coordination skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment with high attention to detail

Company Profile:
Our client is an established precision manufacturer of custom brass and metal components, serving industrial customers with high-accuracy machined parts. The company runs a modern shop floor with CNC, VMC, Sliding Head and TMC machines and has a strong focus on new product development, quality and cost efficiency