Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining & Injection Molding)
- PrintForm Cloud
- 4 - 9 years
- Pune
- 1 month ago
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Position Summary:
You will serve as a key technical liaison between customers and PrintForm's internal teams. This includes reviewing CAD models, offering DFM guidance, supporting quotation generation, and helping ensure successful part delivery, especially for CNC-machined and injection-molded components.
Key Responsibilities:
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Analyse 3d CAD models and technical drawings to evaluate the manufacturability of parts.
- Provide DFM feedback for CNC Machining and Injection Molding processes, optimising for quality, cost, and lead time.
- Recommend design modifications to improve process efficiency and reduce manufacturing risk.
Technical Quoting & Cost Estimation
- Assess part complexity, material requirements, tolerances, and finishes to support accurate quoting.
- Collaborate with the global supplier network to gather manufacturing feasibility data and cost inputs.
- Assist sales and project teams with technical insights for competitive quoting.
CAD & Documentation Review
- Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data to validate technical accuracy.
- Ensure clear communication of technical requirements to suppliers and internal teams.
- Maintain documentation related to project specs, drawings, and customer interactions.
Supplier Collaboration & Manufacturing Support
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to align expectations on process capability, tolerances, and delivery schedules.
- Troubleshoot production issues and support resolution by coordinating with suppliers and engineering teams.
- Drive quality assurance by validating that manufactured parts meet customer and PrintForm specifications.
Customer Communication & Project Coordination
- Participate in customer calls to provide engineering guidance and clarify technical queries.
- Act as the technical liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Guide customers from prototype to production, focusing on manufacturability and scalability.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing
- Contribute to internal knowledge bases and best practice documents.
- Identify recurring technical challenges and suggest improvements to quoting, DFM, and production workflows.
- Stay updated on the latest CNC and injection molding technologies, tools, and materials.
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with U.S.-based engineering, sales, and project management teams.
- Support the execution of multi-disciplinary projects across industries such as aerospace, medical, and consumer products.
- Maintain strong, proactive communication across global teams.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in CNC Machining and Injection Molding.
- Proficiency in GD&T, machining fundamentals, mold design, and material properties (both plastics and metals).
- Skilled in CAD tools like SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work in cross-functional, remote teams.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in customer-facing or applications engineering roles.
- Familiarity with cloud-based quoting or manufacturing platforms.
- Exposure to other manufacturing processes such as Die Casting and Sheet Metal
Work Schedule:
- Night Shift (to align with U.S. time zones)
- Full remote flexibility within the defined shift hours
Benefits:
- Performance-based incentives
- Remote work flexibility
- Health Insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and global collaboration
Why Join PrintForm?
- Be part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven global manufacturing company
- Work with U.S. and international customers and top-tier suppliers
- Gain exposure to diverse projects in aerospace, medical, energy, and more
- Contribute to a team where engineering talent is valued and supported
Job Classification
Industry: Industrial Equipment / MachineryFunctional Area / Department: Research & DevelopmentRole Category: Engineering & ManufacturingRole: Engineering & Manufacturing - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: PrintForm CloudLocation(s): Pune
Keyskills: CNC Machines Cad Software AutoCAD Injection Moulding Manufacturing Engineering Injection Molding Production Industrial Engineering Project Management CAD Drawing Dmf
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