Tool Development Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design and develop press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling as per product and process requirements.

• Handle tool design and development activities, including feasibility, concept development, and detailing.

• Conduct tool trials and establish tool cost estimates based on design and manufacturing requirements.

• Coordinate with the tool manufacturing team for tool development, progress monitoring, and timely completion.

• Carry out tool inspection, validation, and trial activities to ensure tools meet required specifications.

• Monitor tool trial results and implement necessary modifications or improvements.

• Maintain and update tool design drawings, specifications, and validation records.

• Develop and implement solutions for tool setting time reduction and productivity improvement.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and tooling optimization while maintaining quality standards.

• Work closely with the Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing teams for tooling-related issues and improvements.

• Ensure proper tool maintenance, validation, and repeatability to support continuous production.

• Troubleshoot tooling problems and provide effective technical solutions to improve tool performance.

• Possess strong knowledge of roll forming processes and roll/forming tool design.

• Monitor tooling performance and support continuous improvement initiatives in the tool design and manufacturing process.

Preferred candidate profile

B. Tech Mechanical