Tool - Room Deputy Manager
Location Derabassi - Punjab, India
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
Job Description
Deputy Manager – Tool Room
Role Summary
Responsible for managing tool room operations including mold maintenance, tooling development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to support production of automotive lighting components. Ensures availability, reliability, and performance of injection molds and tools.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tool Room Operations
Manage day-to-day tool room activities for injection molds (plastics used in lighting systems).
Ensure minimum downtime of molds used in headlamp & tail lamp production.
Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of molds.
2. Mold Maintenance & Repair
Handle complex molds (multi-cavity, hot runner, optical lens molds).
Ensure proper polishing, fitting, alignment, and cooling system maintenance.
Diagnose issues like:
Flashing, sink marks, flow lines
Lens defects (critical for lighting optics)
Lead repair activities with quick turnaround.
3. Tool Development & Trial Support
Coordinate with tool design and development teams during:
New mold trials
Tool corrections (T0, T1, T2 stages)
Provide feedback on mold improvements and design modifications.
4. Production Support
Work closely with injection molding & production teams to ensure smooth operations.
Troubleshoot tooling-related defects affecting:
Optical clarity (important for headlamp lenses)
Assembly fitment issues
5. Team Management
Lead a team of tool makers, technicians, and maintenance engineers.
Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure training on:
Precision tooling
Optical surface handling
6. Continuous Improvement
Implement Kaizen, TPM, Lean manufacturing practices.
Reduce:
Mold changeover time (SMED)
Tool breakdown frequency
Improve tool life and process capability (Cp, Cpk).
7. Vendor & Tooling Coordination
Coordinate with tool manufacturers for:
New tool development
Major repairs and modifications
Evaluate vendor performance (quality, delivery, cost).
8. Quality & Compliance
Ensure tools meet automotive quality standards:
IATF 16949
ISO standards
Maintain documentation:
Tool history cards
Maintenance logs
Calibration records
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial technology.
- 8 - 9 years' experience in a tool room environment from Lighting industry is must.
- Managerial or supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD.
- Knowledge of machining operations and manufacturing procedures.
- Understanding of quality control procedures in the tool room.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Lean or Six Sigma.
- Ability to work with a variety of tools and adhere to safety protocols.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and flexible working hours.
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
HELLA India Lighting Ltd.
Neha Saini
Derabassi - Punjab
