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CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer- SME

Full-Time

Onsite - Chennai, TN

Description

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced and technically proficient leader to implement global standardization and technical innovation. While CNC programming is a key part of the role, this position goes beyond programming execution to support manufacturing engineering and process excellence. The ideal candidate will serve as a foundational pillar for our Machining Community of Practice, mentoring, and executing excellence in multi-axis machining, turning, grinding, advanced tooling design, and complex aerospace component repair and new make products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute complex multi-axis CNC programming (3-5 axis) utilizing digital manufacturing techniques.

• Provide technical mentorship to manufacturing engineers, technologists, and technicians.

• Ensure effective technology transition from engineering to operations.

• Identify and implement engineering solutions to reduce cycle times and fabrication costs.

• Design advanced work-holding to improve legacy and new processes.

• Advanced knowledge of CNC programming, traditional machining processes, and aero-engine materials/alloys.

• Technical Leadership: Lead the Global Communities of Practice to develop

Company Profile: AXISCADES is a leading, end to end engineering solutions and product company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering, and smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of experience in creating innovative, sustainable, and safer products worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire engineering lifecycle.

Our deep domain expertise and engineering solution portfolio covers the complete product development lifecycle from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification for the Aerospace, Defence, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Medical Devices & Industrial Product industries.

AXISCADES is headquartered in Bangalore and has offices across India, North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. URL: .

Job Title: Design Engineer – Airbus Manufacturing Support

Experience: 2–5 Years

Job Description:

We are looking for Design Engineers with 2–5 years of experience in Aerospace/Airbus projects. Candidate should have hands-on experience in CATIA V5/V6, structural design, and manufacturing/production support activities.

Experience in Airbus programs such as A320/A350/A330, concessions, MRB, assembly support, or shopfloor issue resolution is preferred.

Skills Required:

• CATIA V5/V6
• Airbus Structures
• Manufacturing/Production Support
• Structural Desi

About the Company

Kalam Labs is building Autonomous Space Planes for Indian Military. Our vehicles have consistently performed at 100,000+ ft in close to supersonic speeds across varied terrains.

About the Role We are hiring a Senior Airframe Manufacturing Engineer to own the fabrication and assembly of flight-grade airframes across our vehicle programmes. This is an extreme hands-on role, you will be on the shop floor cutting, machining, welding, and assembling real hardware that flies, not pushing CAD models to a vendor and waiting.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end airframe fabrication: from raw stock to flight-ready structure
• Hands-on machining of high-grade metals (Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718, maraging steel, 7075-T6, 2024 aluminium) on CNC mills, lathes, and 5-axis machines
• Sheet metal forming, spinning, and hydroforming for fuselage skins, bulkheads, and pressure vessels
• TIG / electron beam / friction stir welding of aerospace alloys, including post-weld heat treatment
• Composite layup and co-curing where metal-composite hybrid structures are required
• Jig and fixture design for repeatable assembly to flight tolerances
• Surface treatment, anodising, passivation, and NDT (dye penetrant, ultrasonic, X-ray) coordination
• Process documentation, traceability, and quality control for classified programme audits
• Direct involvement in design-for-manufactur

Key Responsibilities:

● Review product designs and apply DFM principles to ensure manufacturability, reliability,

and cost-effectiveness.

● Translate designs into physical builds — including prototyping, fabrication, and

assembly of components and systems.

● Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency,

quality, and scalability.

● Work hands-on with machining, fabrication, and assembly processes (drilling,

tapping, welding support, fitting, etc.).

● Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T reviews, and design validation to ensure robust

production.

● Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost

reduction.

● Collaborate with design, R&D, and engineering teams to shorten product development

cycles.

● Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in the

manufacturing environment.

● Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production processes, equipment, and

assemblies.

● Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and assembly procedures.

● Evaluate and implement automation and Industry 4.0 solutions where relevant.

● Train and support production staff in new processes, tools, and best practices.

● Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality materials, tooling, and components.

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