Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • $80,000–$100,000 Per Year
6 days ago

Job Description

Role: Senior Engineer

Required Skills: Manufacturing Engineering

Qualification: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Experience: 8 - 12 Years

Function: TECHNOLOGY

Apply By: 2027-01-03

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills/Knowledge/Experience

  • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T; requirements and aerospace manufacturing

specifications.

  • Experience developing CNC programs for milling, turning and multi-axis machining centres.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software such as Autodesk Power Mill, Power Shape, CATIA V5 or equivalent platforms.
  • Knowledge of machining processes, cutting tool selection, work-holding methods, feeds and speeds and process

optimization techniques.

  • Experience supporting prove-out activities, first-off validation and production machining environments.
  • Understanding of process planning, manufacturing feasibility studies and industrialization activities.
  • Hands-on experience machining precision components manufactured from Titanium, Stainless Steel and Aluminium

alloys.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in Root Cause Analysis and process troubleshooting.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across

cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and AS9100 requirements.
  • Experience supporting NPI, process qualification and manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives.

Preferred Tools & Systems

  • CATIA V5
  • Autodesk Power Mill
  • Power Shape
  • Teamcenter
  • Microsoft Excel
  • MES applications

Roles & Responsibilities

The Role

A CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, validating and optimizing CNC machining programs to ensure the

efficient manufacture of high-quality aerospace components. The role focuses on programming excellence, process

optimization, production support and continuous improvement across machining operations.

  • Develop, verify and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining using CAD/CAM software.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T; requirements and customer specifications to define machining

strategies and manufacturing methods.

  • Create, simulate and validate toolpaths to ensure safe, efficient and repeatable machining processes.
  • Select cutting tools, work-holding solutions, machining parameters and tooling strategies to achieve quality,

productivity and cost objectives.

  • Support prove-out activities, first-off inspections and production readiness reviews to enable successful transition

from programming to manufacturing.

  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues, implementing effective solutions to improve process

performance and part quality.

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Tooling, Quality and Supply Chain teams to improve

manufacturability and operational efficiency.

  • Support process qualification, NPI, industrialization and capability improvement initiatives for new and existing

products.

  • Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cycle-time reduction, process optimization, waste eliminati on,

and productivity enhancement.

  • Participate in Root Cause Analysis, corrective action activities and process reviews to improve manufacturing

performance and reduce defects.

Managerial Skills

  • Leadership & People Management
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefit and Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIndianapolis, IN
Salary$80,000–$100,000 Per Year

Skills

  • AS 9100unmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • CATIA CADunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Programmingunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Cutting Toolsunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Feasibility Analysisunmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Loan Fundingunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Machining Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Manufacturingunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Machiningunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Student Loansunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Teamcenterunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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