Location: Bengaluru, Jigani Industrial Area (Plot No. 102, Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru Urban District, Karnataka 560105)
Experience: 4–5 Years
Department: Tooling Design / Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tooling Design Engineer with 4–5 years of hands-on experience in designing manufacturing tooling for automotive, aerospace, or general engineering industries.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in welding jigs, machining fixtures, special-purpose tooling, and GD&T, along with working knowledge of composite lay-up tools and sheet metal forming tools. The candidate should also be capable of mentoring junior engineers, coordinating design activities, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality tooling solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop welding jigs, machining fixtures, checking fixtures, and special-purpose tools based on customer requirements and manufacturing processes.
- Prepare detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly drawings using CAD software.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in tooling design and manufacturing documentation.
- Design tooling considering manufacturability, assembly, ergonomics, safety, cost, and maintenance.
- Develop and optimize special-purpose tools to improve productivity, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Support tooling development from concept through manufacturing, assembly, testing, and final validation.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, production, and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Conduct design reviews, tolerance stack-up analysis, and engineering change implementation.
- Guide and mentor junior design engineers, review their work, and ensure adherence to company design standards.
- Ensure projects are completed within schedule while maintaining quality and cost targets.
- Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, revision control, and design records.
Required Technical Skills
Strong experience in:
- Welding Jig Design
- Machining Fixture Design
- Special Tool Design
- GD&T (ASME Y14.5 / ISO GPS)
- Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
- Manufacturing Processes and Tooling Standards
Working knowledge of:
- Composite Lay-up Tool Design
- Sheet Metal Forming Tool Design
- Tool Material Selection and Manufacturing Methods
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5 or SolidWorks.
- Good understanding of machining, fabrication, welding, inspection methods, and assembly processes.
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to lead and guide a small team of design engineers.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, heavy engineering, or industrial tooling design.
- Exposure to PLM/PDM systems and engineering change management.
- Knowledge of tooling validation, shop-floor support, and design optimization techniques.
Pay: ₹500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
