Project Engineer – Cutting Tool Applications & Solutions

Key Responsibilities Technical Proposals & Costing: Analyze client component drawings and create structured engineering proposals using Excel formats to clearly demonstrate cost-per-part savings, cycle-time reductions, and ROI. Sales Team Field Support: Accompany the sales team to client sites to handle technical queries, study machining requirements, and recommend optimal tooling solutions. On-Site Trial Execution: Lead new cutting tool testing and shop-floor validation trials at local client facilities, optimizing speeds, feeds, and depth of cut on CNC milling and turning machines. Tooling Design & Layout: Conceptualize special-purpose cutting tools and customized machining layouts using AutoCAD or SolidWorks when required. Troubleshooting: Diagnose tool wear, chip evacuation issues, or early tool breakage on the client's shop floor and provide prompt engineering solutions. What We Are Looking For Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering is highly preferred. Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of CNC turning and milling operations, cutting tool geometries, and workpiece material behavior. Software Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel for calculating cycle times and machining costs. Basic proficiency in drafting software (AutoCAD). Experience: 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in a CNC machine shop, or working as an application/project engineer for a cutting tool dealer or manufacturer. Mobility: Willingness to undertake occasional local travel to regional industrial hubs