Design Engineer

Job Description – Jr. Design Engineer (CNC / VMC & CAM)

Department: CNC / VMC

Designation: Jr. Design Engineer

Experience: 3 Years

Location: Meta Build Industries

Employment Type: Full Time

Job SummaryWe are looking for a Jr. Design Engineer for our CNC & VMC Department with knowledge of CAD & CAM software, CNC/VMC machining, 2D/3D modelling, toolpath generation and CNC programming. The candidate will be responsible for preparing component drawings, developing machining processes, generating CAM programs and coordinating with Production, QC and CNC/VMC Operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify 2D & 3D component drawings as per customer requirements.
• Create and maintain drawings/models using SolidWorks, NX software.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and GD&T.
• Study component drawings and determine suitable CNC/VMC machining processes.
• Prepare machining process plans and operation sequences.
• Generate CNC/VMC toolpaths using CAM software.
• Select suitable cutting tools, tool holders, feeds and speeds as per machining requirements.
• Create and modify CNC programs for VMC/CNC machines.
• Perform CAM toolpath simulation and verification before releasing programs to production.
• Check toolpath for collision, over-cutting, under-cutting and machining errors.
• Generate and manage NC/G-code programs as required.
• Coordinate with CNC/VMC operators during program trials and production.
• Make necessary modifications in programs based on machining results.
• Support in fixture, jig and tooling design.
• Coordinate with Production, QC and Tool Room for machining and design-related issues.
• Make design modifications based on production and quality requirements.
• Prepare BOM, drawing revisions, setup sheets and technical documents.
• Maintain proper drawing, CAM file and CNC program revision control.
• Support in reducing cycle time, rejection, rework and tool consumption.
• Assist in new product development and process improvement.
• Visit the shop floor to understand machining problems and provide technical solutions.
• Ensure drawings, CAM programs and machining processes comply with customer/company requirements.

CAD Software Knowledge Candidate should have working knowledge of one or more of the following:

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Siemens NX
• 2D drafting and detailing
• 3D part modelling
• Assembly modelling
• Engineering drawing preparation
• GD&T and tolerance understanding

CAM Software Knowledge Candidate should have knowledge of CAM software used for CNC/VMC programming and toolpath generation.

Preferred CAM Software

• Siemens NX CAM
• Solid CAM
• work NC

Qualification Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Desired Candidate Profile Fresher or 3 years of relevant experience in CNC/VMC, CAD/CAM or manufacturing.

Candidates with practical knowledge of CAD + CAM + CNC/VMC programming will be preferred.

• Good understanding of mechanical drawings and machining processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor.
• Ability to learn new CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to coordinate with Production, QC, Tool Room and CNC/VMC Operators.

Key Performance Areas (KPI)

• Drawing accuracy
• CAM program accuracy
• CNC program accuracy
• Timely completion of drawings/programs
• Reduction in machining cycle time
• Reduction in rejection and rework
• Toolpath optimization
• Tool consumption reduction
• Successful first-time machining trials
• Proper drawing/CAM/NC program revision control
• Coordination with Production & QC

Reporting

Reports To: Design Manage