Manager / Senior Manager Design & Engineering | Chennai

Are you an experienced Design & Engineering professional with expertise in Forging Design, Die Development, Simulation, and Current Product Development (NPD)? We are hiring for a Leading Heavy Engineering Manufacturing Industry. If you have a strong background in forging process design, engineering leadership, and manufacturing excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

The role focuses on forging process design, simulation, tooling development, NPD, and engineering team leadership.

Location

Chennai (Gummidipoondi)

Position

Manager / Senior Manager – Design & Engineering

Qualification

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

10–15+ Years

Minimum 3+ years in Engineering Leadership

Experience in Forging & Machining Manufacturing

Experience in Railway / Heavy Engineering Manufacturing is preferred.

Key Skills

Forging Process Design

Die & Tool Design

Engineering Design & Development

Process Engineering

New Product Development (NPD)

Machine Selection

APQP & PPAP

GD&T;

AutoCAD

UG NX

Forge NX

Simufact

Engineering Simulation

Tooling Development

Metal Flow Analysis

Process Optimization

Manufacturing Engineering

Technical Documentation

SOP Preparation

Control Plans

IATF / ISO Standards

Project Management

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Forging & Machining Processes

Roles & Responsibilities





Lead Design & Engineering activities for forging and manufacturing projects.

Develop forging process designs, die designs, and tooling solutions.

Ensure optimum metal flow, defect prevention, and First Time Right (FTR) during sample production.

Select suitable machines and equipment for New Product Development (NPD).

Perform engineering simulations using AutoCAD, UG NX, Forge NX, and Simufact.

Optimize die life, material utilization, forging loads, and production efficiency.

Manage end-to-end NPD activities from customer drawings to production approval.

Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and ISO standards.

Lead engineering trials and implement process improvements.

Prepare engineering drawings, SOPs, control plans, and technical documentation.

Mentor and develop Design & Process Engineering teams.

Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.

Drive innovation, productivity improvement, and engineering excellence across manufacturing operations.

Preferred Profile

Strong experience in Forging Design & Manufacturing.

Expertise in Die Design, Process Engineering, and Simulation Software.

Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Hands-on experience in APQP, PPAP, and GD&T.;

Manufacturing experience in Railway or Heavy Engineering products is an added advantage.

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