Job Title

Press Tool Design Engineer

Experience 2 to 3 Years

Location Pune

Department Tool Design / Manufacturing Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Press Tool Design Engineer with 23 years of relevant experience in sheet metal press tool design. The candidate should have hands-on experience in designing automotive press tools and be proficient in Siemens NX and CATIA. The role involves complete tool design activities from concept to manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities
Design and development of sheet metal press tools such as:

o Blanking tools o Piercing tools o Progressive tools o Forming and drawing tools
Preparation of complete tool design layouts and detailed drawings
Tool feasibility study based on part geometry and manufacturing requirements
Die design activities including:

o Strip layout preparation o Tool construction details o Die assembly drawings
Coordination with:

o Manufacturing and tool shop teams o Quality and production departments
Supporting tool manufacturing, trials, and tool modifications




Ensuring designs comply with customer standards and internal design guidelines
Handling design changes and implementation of engineering modifications Software Skills • Siemens NX (Mandatory) Tool design, detailing, and assemblies
CATIA (Mandatory) Part analysis and tool design support
Knowledge of 2D drafting standards and GD&T; is preferred Technical Skills • Robust knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes
Understanding of press tool components and tool steels
Awareness of tolerances, fits, and machining processes
Experience in automotive press tool design is preferred

Education
Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Desired Competencies
Positive analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tools
Effective communication and coordination skills
Willingness to take ownership of design deliverables

Experience Preference
Exposure to automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier projects is an added advantage

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