ZF
CNC Programmer
Job · Full-timeHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu0–2 years41K/mo1 openingImmediate / as per notice period
About this role
ZF is looking for a CNC Programmer to join its Chennai team. You will work with design, production, quality and suppliers to get parts made right, on time and to specification.
About the role
The CNC Programmer at ZF is where a specification becomes a real part. Your work centres on programming…
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Skills you'll use
CNC ProgrammingG-CodeCAM SoftwareCNC TurningCNC MillingCutting ParametersTooling SelectionWork HoldingCycle Time OptimisationDimensional Inspection
What you'll do
- Write and prove out CNC programmes for production components
- Select tooling, speeds and feeds for quality and cycle time
- Support machine setters through first-off approval
- Reduce cycle time and tool cost on running jobs
- Maintain programme libraries and setup sheets
- Maintain accurate technical records and traceability for your work
- Follow plant safety, quality and environmental standards at all times
- Escalate issues early and close them with verified corrective action
Who can apply
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile or Production Engineering from a recognised university
- 0–2 years of experience in an engineering, plant or quality function — freshers and 2026 graduates are welcome
- Working knowledge of CNC Programming, G-Code, CAM Software
- Comfort with CAM software and CNC controls, and with reading and working to a drawing or specification
- Ability to read an engineering drawing, follow a standard, and explain a technical result clearly to production or the customer
- Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
- Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu or willing to relocate
Perks & benefits
Health insurance for you and your dependantsProvident Fund, ESIC and statutory benefitsStructured onboarding and mentoring by senior engineersLearning & certification support (CAD/CAE, Six Sigma, IATF, safety)Paid leaves and public holidaysCanteen / subsidised meals at plant locationsCompany transport on plant routes where availableSafety shoes, uniform and personal protective equipment provided
Interview & selection process
5 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:
- 1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
- 2Practical or plant round — a shop-floor, lab or design problem discussed on site
- 3Technical interview 2 — tools, processes and standards relevant to the role
- 4Cross-functional round with production, quality or design stakeholders
- 5HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out
About ZF
ZF operates in the automotive driveline, chassis & safety technology sector and runs an active team in Chennai. It is an established employer with real engineering depth — parts are designed, made, measured and shipped here, so an engineer's work is visible in the product rather than filed in a…
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