Senior Engineer/Deputy Manager - Machining (Projects & ME)
Royal Enfield · Posted Oct 26
Classic mid-size motorcycle design, manufacturing, and global adventure riding services
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About the role
The role oversees process engineering, facility readiness, CNC programming, and tooling setup for critical in-house engine components such as crankcases, cylinder heads, cylinder barrels, clutch/magneto covers, and crankshafts at Royal Enfield. It focuses on engine machining operations, including special processes like grinding, industrial washing, and leak testing, while driving productivity and continuous improvement on the shop floor. The position analyzes blueprints, programs Fanuc-controlled CNC machines, optimizes line balancing, and coordinates maintenance to maintain facility availability.
What you will do
- Blueprint Analysis & Process Planning: Study engineering drawings, specs, and tolerances to determine operational sequences, parameters (speed, feed, cut depth/angle), and fixture setups for engine components.
- CNC Programming & Tooling Setup: Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs using Fanuc controllers; select, align, and secure workholding fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories.
- Special Process & Line Management: Oversee specialized machining operations, including precision grinding, industrial component washing, and high-pressure leak testing equipment.
- Line Balancing & Bottleneck Optimization: Analyze cycle time, takt time, and throughput to identify critical bottleneck stations and optimize work allocation across the shop floor.
- Facility Readiness & Maintenance: Support predictive/preventive maintenance routines, ensure continuous machine availability, and resolve field failures and production line issues promptly.
- Productivity & Continuous Improvement: Drive cost-reduction initiatives, improve line productivity, and apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve quality and operational non-conformances.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience: 12+ years of hands-on machining process engineering experience within the automotive OEM or engine manufacturing sector (preferably two-wheeler or light vehicle IC engines).
- Core Competencies: Fanuc CNC programming, precision component machining, special process machine handling (Grinding/Washing/Leak Testing), takt time optimization, and shop-floor troubleshooting.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, specializing in classic-styled mid-size motorcycles. Operating as a subsidiary of Eicher Motors, the company designs, manufactures, and distributes iconic models worldwide from its main production facilities in Chennai, India. Known for its rich heritage and robust engineering, Royal Enfield continues to expand its global footprint into new platforms and electric mobility.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 5000-10000 employees
- Founded
- 1901
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
B. Govindarajan
CEO, Royal Enfield & Managing Director, Eicher Motors
Siddhartha Lal
Executive Chairman, Eicher Motors
Umesh Krishnappa
Chief Technology Officer (Electric Vehicles)
Vidhya Srinivasan
Chief Financial Officer
Mahesh Tripathi
Chief Operating Officer
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