Assistant Manager – Methods Engineering & Process Planning

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and release process sheets, setup sheets, and routing plans for machining operations.
• Design and / or select jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic) to support efficient machining.
• Conduct machining feasibility studies and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) inputs.
• Estimate cycle time, tooling, and part costing for machined components, including overheads.
• Standardize workholding, tooling, and inspection methods across machines and vendor base.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, SMED, 5S) to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Support vendor development team with process audits, capability assessments, and technical guidance.
• Define and implement inspection stages, tolerances, and in-process checks in line with GD&T and quality requirements.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Experience Required

Key Skills Required

1.     Process Planning & DFM – Ability to prepare process sheets, optimize machining sequences, and assess manufacturability.

2.     Fixture & Tooling Design – Proficiency in designing and validating jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical / hydraulic / pneumatic).

3.     Costing & Cycle Time Estimation – Expertise in cycle time calculation, tooling costing, and part cost estimation.

4.     GD&T & Tolerance Analysis – Strong understanding of GD&T, stack-up analysis, and inspection requirements.

5.     Lean Manufacturing & Productivity Improvement – Hands-on experience in Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and process standardization.

Work Location : Maheshwaram , Tukkugudda, Near Samshabad Airport

NOTE : Interested candidates can share updated CV to recruitment3@zentechnologies.com

Thanks & Regards

Surya Reddy

HR Recruiter

Requirements

Process Planning & DFM – Ability to prepare process sheets, optimize machining sequences, and assess manufacturability. 2. Fixture & Tooling Design – Proficiency in designing and validating jigs, fixtures, and tooling (mechanical / hydraulic / pneumatic). 3. Costing & Cycle Time Estimation – Expertise in cycle time calculation, tooling costing, and part cost estimation. 4. GD&T & Tolerance Analysis – Strong understanding of GD&T, stack-up analysis, and inspection requirements. 5. Lean Manufacturing & Productivity Improvement – Hands-on experience in Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and process standardization.