Development Engineer

We're Hiring - Development Engineer
Company: Yamada Automation
Location: Dherowal / Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh
Function: Engineering / New Product Development / Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: 4-8 Years
Role Type: Full-time | Shop-floor intensive
Yamada Automation is looking for a hands-on Development Engineer who can convert customer drawings and technical requirements into robust, economical and production-ready machining processes.
The role involves end-to-end ownership of new component development - from drawing feasibility and process planning to tooling, fixture development, CNC prove-out, dimensional validation, cycle-time stabilization and final handover to production.
Key Responsibilities
Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, datums, tolerances, fits and surface-finish requirements
Conduct manufacturing feasibility reviews and identify machining, tolerance and inspection challenges
Develop complete machining process routes for castings, forgings and raw-material components
Select suitable HMC, VMC, CNC turning center, VTL and support processes
Define machining setups, datum strategy, operation sequence and process parameters
Select and optimize cutting tools, inserts, holders, feeds, speeds and depth of cut
Design/develop fixtures and workholding systems using sound 3-2-1 locating principles
Apply hydraulic/pneumatic fixtures, tombstones and 4th-axis concepts where appropriate
Coordinate/create CNC programs and conduct dry runs, prove-outs and first-off machining
Optimize cycle time, tool life, setup time, machine utilization and cost per component
Troubleshoot dimensional variation, chatter, tool breakage, poor surface finish and fixture instability
Prepare process sheets, setup sheets, tooling lists, fixture documentation and CNC program revision records
Work closely with Quality, Production, Purchase and Maintenance for FAI, PPAP and production handover
Train operators/setters on new setups and critical process controls
Technical Skills Required
Strong practical knowledge of:
Engineering Drawings & GD&T | HMC | VMC | CNC Turning | CAD/CAM | CNC Programming | Cutting Tools | Fixtures & Workholding | Feeds & Speeds | Process Planning | Cycle-Time Optimization | FAI | PPAP | Root-Cause Analysis
Experience in machining cast iron, SG iron, steel, alloy steel and aluminium components is preferred.
Exposure to horizontal tombstones, 4th-axis machining, hydraulic/pneumatic clamping and cast/forged components will be an advantage.
Qualification & Experience
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing or Tool Engineering
Preferred experience: 4-8 years in machining development/manufacturing engineering
Experience in automotive, railway, heavy engineering, precision machining or similar industries
Hands-on exposure to HMCs, VMCs and CNC turning centers is essential
Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word for technical documentation and development reports
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for a shop-floor-oriented engineer, not someone with only theoretical process knowledge.
The ideal candidate should be able to move confidently between a customer drawing, CAD/CAM system, CNC machine, cutting tool, fixture and inspection process and take ownership until the component is proven and the process is stable for regular production.
The candidate should be analytical, disciplined, data-driven and commercially aware, with the ability to balance quality, cycle time, tooling cost, fixture cost and machine utilization.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates should be prepared for a practical technical assessment covering:
Engineering drawing & GD&T interpretation
Process route, machine selection and setup planning
Cutting-tool selection and feeds/speeds calculation
Fixture concept and datum/clamping strategy
Troubleshooting of machining problems such as bore position error, chatter, tool failure and excessive cycle time
Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their CV at [Email ID].
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