Description
The Manufacturing Tooling Engineer will be responsible for developing and deploying tooling solutions that support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes for engine components. This position collaborates closely with product engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful tooling design, procurement, installation, validation, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will drive tooling innovation, optimize machining performance, improve tool life, reduce manufacturing costs, and support current product launches from concept through production stabilization.

Responsibilities
Tooling Development & Manufacturing Engineering
- Develop and implement global tooling systems and standards for powertrain manufacturing operations.
- Design, specify, and select cutting tools including drills, end mills, reamers, taps, broaches, inserts, and grinding tools.
- Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) activities.




- Develop tooling strategies aligned with manufacturing process requirements and Bill of Process standards.
- Create and maintain tooling standards, setup documentation, tooling layouts, process sheets, and technical specifications.

Supplier & Project Management
- Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) to tooling suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, perform cost comparisons, and select optimal suppliers.
- Lead tooling design reviews, supplier audits, pre-production validations, and acceptance activities.
- Manage tooling procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure timely delivery of tooling documentation, drawings, layouts, and technical records.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze machining parameters including cutting speeds, feeds, and depths of cut to improve productivity and quality.
- Monitor tool life, wear patterns, and failure modes to improve tooling performance.
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📌 Manufacturing Tooling Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai