Job Description – Design Engineer (Indexable Tools)

Job Title: Design Engineer

Department: Design

Location: Bhosari , Pune

Freshers can aslo apply -

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for preparing proposal, production, and manufacturing process drawings for indexable cutting tools. The role involves supporting production, ensuring drawing accuracy, improving product quality, coordinating with internal departments, and providing technical support to sales and application teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare proposal drawings based on customer requirements and applications.
- Create detailed production drawings with complete geometry specifications.
- Develop manufacturing process drawings for production.
- Provide technical support to the production team for indexable tool manufacturing.
- Inspect and verify indexable tool designs and drawings.
- Prepare and maintain drawing conversion reports.
- Develop and update work standards, SOPs, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with production, quality, sales, and application teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure all drawings comply with company standards and customer specifications.
- Maintain design records and revision history.
- Assist in troubleshooting design and manufacturing-related issues.

Required Skills

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Understanding of cutting tool applications.
- Knowledge of tool and tool accessory selection.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Proposal drawing preparation as per customer application.
- Production drawing preparation with detailed tool geometry.
- Manufacturing process drawing preparation.
- Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo or similar).
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)Internal

- Timely preparation of proposal drawings.




- Accurate production drawings.
- Manufacturing process drawings completed as per schedule.
- Reduction in drawing errors and rework.
- Reduction in internal production and quality complaints.

External

- Understand customer and sales requirements accurately.
- Explain product features and design details based on application.
- Minimize customer complaints through accurate designs.
- Provide timely technical support to customers and the sales/application team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Proposal drawings completed within committed timeline.
- Production drawing accuracy.
- Number of drawing revisions.
- Manufacturing support response time.
- Reduction in design-related production issues.
- Customer complaint reduction.
- Documentation accuracy.
- On-time release of drawings.

Internal Interactions

- Production
- Quality
- Store
- Dispatch
- Sales
- Application Team

External Interactions

- Customers
- Vendors
- Tooling Suppliers

Educational Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Or any equivalent qualification related to Mechanical Design

Work Experience

- 2–4 years of experience in the Indexable Cutting Tools Industry.
- Experience in cutting tool design, production drawings, and manufacturing process drawings will be preferred.

Evaluation CriteriaInternal

- Feedback from Production Team
- Feedback from Quality Department
- Drawing accuracy and technical support effectiveness

External

- Feedback from Sales Team
- Feedback from Application Engineers
- Customer satisfaction regarding design support

Preferred Knowledge

- Indexable cutting tools
- CNC machining processes
- GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- ISO standards and documentation
- Tool geometry and insert selection
- Manufacturing process planning

Continuous improvement (Kaizen/5S awareness)

Email Id: [email protected]

Contact No. - +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Design & Application Engineer – Indexable. (India)
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