Senior Manager – Production (CNC)

About Company:Founded in 1993, Zen Technologies Limited is a leading Indian Defence Technology company headquartered in Hyderabad, with a global presence across India, the UAE, and the USA. We design and manufacture advanced Combat Training Solutions and Counter-Drone Systems for Defence and Security Forces worldwide.

With 40+ indigenously developed products, 1,000+ training systems deployed globally, and 170+ patents filed/granted, Zen is at the forefront of defence innovation. The company is certified with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and CMMI Maturity Level 5, reflecting its strong focus on quality, innovation, and engineering excellence.

VISION: To be a leading player globally in providing Combat Training and Counter Drone solutions to Armed, Paramilitary, and Police Forces.

MISSION: To provide Combat Training and Anti-Drone solutions through innovative and cost-effective solutions.Role Overview:Lead end-to-end CNC machine shop operations for precision defence manufacturing, with ownership of production planning, machining processes, CNC programming, capacity, quality, tooling, machine uptime, cost and continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities:• Lead complete CNC machine shop operations covering CNC turning, VMC/HMC machining and related precision machining activities. • Own production planning, machine loading, capacity utilization, shift deployment and daily output against delivery commitments. • Drive machining process development including process sheets, cycle-time optimization, cutting parameters, tooling, fixtures and work holding. • Guide CNC programming and prove-out activities and ensure stable production on FANUC/Siemens or equivalent control systems. • Monitor OEE, machine utilization, rejection, rework, downtime and tool consumption and drive productivity and cost improvement actions. • Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, SCM, Stores and Project teams for material readiness, drawing clarity, inspection and delivery. • Establish tool management, fixture control and standard machining practices to improve repeatability and reduce cost per component. • Work with Maintenance to improve CNC machine uptime, preventive maintenance compliance and breakdown response. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining defects, dimensional variation and repeat quality issues. • Develop supervisors, programmers, setters and operators and drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, setup reduction and safe shop-floor practices.

Required Skills:• Strong end-to-end CNC machine shop management experience, preferably from dedicated CNC / precision machining companies. • Deep knowledge of CNC turning, VMC/HMC machining, cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, machining parameters and process capability. • Good understanding of CNC programming, machine controls and prove-out; CAM software exposure is preferred. • Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, inspection methods and machining quality requirements. • Experience in production planning, capacity utilization, OEE improvement, cycle-time reduction and cost/productivity improvement. • Strong shop-floor leadership, analytical problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills.

Education & Qualification:Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. CNC/CAM, Lean or Six Sigma training preferred.Key Skills:CNC Machine Shop Management CNC Turning / VMC / HMC CNC Programming & Process Engineering Production, Capacity & OEE Management Tooling, Fixtures, GD&T & Quality Lean Manufacturing & Team LeadershipExperience:12-18 years in CNC machining / machine shop operations, with end-to-end CNC manufacturing responsibility and 5+ years in a leadership role preferred.Work Location:Maheshwaram, Hyderabad, Telangana

NOTE: Interested candidates can share their Resumes to recruitment3@zentechnologies.com