Job Title: Senior Tool Designer Precision Engineering & NPD

Location: Medchal

Duration: Full Time

Job Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Tools & Injection Mold Designer to lead the design and development of precision tooling and injection molds for complex engineering components. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in Current Product Development (NPD), driving innovation in mold design, tooling efficiency, and manufacturability for automotive, rail, and industrial applications.

Reports To: Tool Room Manager / NPD Head

Key Responsibilities:

Tool & Mold Design
Design hot forming dies, bending tools, and progressive dies for AHSS, boron steel, and alloyed components
Design high-precision injection molds, progressive dies, and custom tooling for polymer and metal components
Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software
Ensure mold designs support optimal flow, cooling, ejection, and cycle time efficiency

DFM & Mold Flow Analysis
Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM)



reviews and mold flow simulations using tools like Moldex3D or Autodesk Moldflow
Optimize gate locations, runner systems, and cooling channels to minimize defects and warpage

Material & Process Integration
Select appropriate mold materials (e.g., P20, H13, S7) based on part geometry, production volume, and thermal requirements
Collaborate with polymer specialists to align mold design with material shrinkage, flow behavior, and post-processing needs

Tool Validation & Trials
Support mold trials, tool debugging, and dimensional validation during first-off and pilot runs
Work closely with the tool room and production teams to ensure smooth handover and ramp-up

Documentation & Standards
Prepare detailed BOMs, mold maintenance guides, and design validation reports
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, TS16949,IATF,VDA) and internal quality protocols

Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Explore advanced mold techno

📌 Senior Tool Designer Precision Engineering Medchal
🏢 Patil Group
📍 Medchal