Job Title
CNC / VMC Machine Shop Manager

Location

Bangalore

Reports To

Head of Metal Operations

Salary

₹10–12 LPA, based on experience and performance

Schedule

Working days: 6 days per week, with every third Saturday off
Working hours: 9 hours per day

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC / VMC Machine Shop Manager to lead our prototype development machining department. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of vertical machining centers, manage a team of operators and programmers, and help ensure that high-precision prototype components are delivered on time and to technical specifications.

As a quick-turn prototype development environment, this role requires comfort with frequent setup changes, complex geometries, and adaptive problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the daily operations of the CNC / VMC machine shop floor.
Oversee the scheduling, programming, setup, and operation of VMC machines to meet prototype development timelines.
Review engineering drawings, 3D models, and CAD/CAM programs to support manufacturability and effective machining strategies.
Guide and mentor operators and programmers on advanced programming, tooling selection, and fixturing methods.
Troubleshoot machining issues, program errors, and tooling defects to minimise downtime.
Maintain quality-control standards by ensuring prototype parts are inspected and meet tolerance requirements.
Manage shop inventory, including cutting tools, raw materials, fixtures, and maintenance supplies.
Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for VMC machinery and auxiliary equipment.
Promote a safe working environment through compliance with standard workshop safety regulations.
Maintain ISO / AS documentation, including SOPs, control plans, and FAI reports.
Prepare machining cost estimates.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Experience: 5–8 years of hands-on CNC / VMC machining experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a prototype development or tool-room environment.
Technical expertise: Proficiency in CNC programming, including G-codes and M-codes, and experience with CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, Delcam/PowerMill, or SolidCAM.
Drawings and metrology: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, and use precision measuring instruments such as CMMs, micrometers, and vernier calipers.
Machine knowledge: Understanding of VMC machines; controllers such as Fanuc, Siemens, or Haas; cutting-tool selection; speeds and feeds; and work-holding setups for low-volume, high-mix production.
Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field. CNC programming certification is an asset.
Professional skills: Leadership, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities.

CNC / VMC Machine Shop Manager - Bangalore

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