Description VPG is a global leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. We design and manufacture high-performance products that support critical applications in the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors. We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer - Machine Shop to join our Production Team on a full-time basis: Roles & Responsibility: New Product Industrialization: • Conduct manufacturing feasibility, DFM and process-risk reviews for new and transferred products. • Review drawings, materials, tolerances, GD&T, surface-finish requirements and CTQ characteristics for machinability. • Develop process flow, operation sequence, routing, machine selection and manufacturing concept. • Plan and execute prototype, pilot and pre-production machining activities. • Lead CNC program prove-out, tooling trials, fixture validation, run-at-rate and stable handover to production. • Complete assigned APQP and PPAP deliverables within the approved project timeline. Machining Process Development: • Develop and optimize CNC turning, VMC, HMC and other applicable machining processes. • Establish and validate cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, coolant strategy and tool-life parameters. • Prepare stage drawings, CNC setup sheets, tool lists, process parameters, SOPs and standardized work. • Develop and validate jigs, fixtures, workholding methods and mistake-proofing controls. • Ensure controlled creation, review, approval, backup and revision of CNC programs. Process Quality and Capability: • Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans and reaction plans. • Define process controls and measurement methods for CTQ and special characteristics. • Coordinate MSA, SPC, capability studies and corrective actions for unstable or incapable processes. • Lead structured root-cause analysis for machining defects, customer complaints, scrap and rework using 8D, A3, 5 Why or equivalent methods. • Verify corrective-action effectiveness and sustain improvements through updated controls and layered audits. Productivity and Cost Improvement: •  Conduct time studies, bottleneck analysis and capacity reviews for priority products and machines. • Improve cycle time, setup time, OEE, machine utilization and process flow using Lean, SMED, Kaizen, 5S and TPM principles. • Optimize tool life, insert consumption, fixture utilization and machining cost per component. • Lead approved VA/VE, automation and productivity projects and validate realized savings against the agreed baseline. Production and Cross-Functional Support: • Provide timely technical support for daily machining-process issues and abnormal conditions. • Coordinate directly with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Tool Room for rapid containment and resolution. • Support machine loading, capacity planning, engineering changes and controlled production release. • Train and qualify operators, setters and technicians on new or revised processes. • Support internal, customer and certification audits relevant to assigned processes. Safety, Compliance and Documentation: • Complete process risk assessments before introduction or modification of machining processes. • Ensure compliance with machine safety, guarding, PPE, chip handling, coolant handling and applicable LOTO controls. • Maintain controlled process documents, validation records, parameter approvals and technical evidence. • Implement engineering changes with documented impact assessment, validation, revision control and traceability. Essential Technical Competencies: • CNC turning, VMC and HMC process development • Cutting tools, parameters and tool-life optimization • Jig, fixture and workholding design • GD&T and drawing interpretation • Surface finish and dimensional control • Cycle-time and capacity analysis • CNC program prove-out and revision control Process / Systems Competencies: • Process flow, PFMEA and control plan • APQP and PPAP • MSA, SPC and capability analysis • 8D, A3, 5 Why and root-cause analysis • Lean, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, TPM and OEE • Engineering change control • SolidWorks / CAD, applicable CAM, ERP/QAD and advanced Excel Behavioral Competencies: • Analytical problem solving • Decision making based on data and risk • Clear written and verbal communication • Cross-functional collaboration • Planning and prioritization • Technical leadership and coaching • Ownership, accountability and continuous-improvement mindset Requirements Education: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. Relevant diploma qualifications may be considered in accordance with company policy and demonstrated experience. Relevant Experience: 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in machine-shop process engineering, including CNC machining, New Product Industrialization, tooling, fixture development and process validation. Machine Experience: Hands-on exposure to CNC turning, VMC and HMC. Experience with applicable controllers, multi-axis machining or in-process probing is preferred where relevant to the plant. Quality Systems: Working knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO-based systems, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plan, MSA, SPC, process capability and structured problem solving.