Tool - Room Deputy Manager

Location Derabassi - Punjab, IndiaFORVIA 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

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

- 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.

- 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





- 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:

Current 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

📌 Tool - Room Deputy Manager (Dera Bassi)
🏢 Forvia HELLA
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