Job Summary

To support and manage tool design, development, and optimization activities by ensuring the creation of effective, manufacturable, and cost-effective tools for production. The role also supports design standardization, process improvement, innovation, and compliance with IMS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

· Review tooling feasibility and provide tool cost and material inputs to product development.

· Study parts/products for tool design and suggest necessary changes to the product designer.

· Prepare conceptual layout designs for costing purposes.

· Plan and execute tool design activities as per priorities.

· Review final tool designs, detailed designs of sub-assemblies and parts, and process drawings for tool manufacturing.

· Ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing and aligned with applicable practices and design standards.

· Maintain necessary tool design records and documentation.

· Release controlled copies of BOMs and designs to the Tool Room.

· Release tool design data to the Purchase Department for outsourced activities.

· Develop prototype tool designs and modify existing designs as per ECN requirements.

· Provide suggestions for value addition, cost optimization, and innovation.

· Maintain 5S and support IMS, safety, and process compliance initiatives.

Educational Qualification

· B.Tech / Diploma in Tool Engineering / Mechanical / Production Engineering, with a specialization or strong focus on tool design.

Experience

· 5 to 10 years of experience in tool design and development,



with hands-on proficiency in leading CAD/CAM software.

· Minimum 2 years in a lead design or project support role in a manufacturing or tool-making environment is preferred.

· Familiarity with tooling manufacturing processes, materials, and heat treatments is advantageous.

· Knowledge of design standardization, DFM, IMS, and safety practices is beneficial.

Key Skills & Competencies

· Tooling Feasibility & Concept Design

· CAD/CAM Software & Design Standards

· GD&T;, Material Knowledge & Heat Treatment

· Design Planning, DFM & Manufacturability

· Tool Design Review & Process Drawing Interpretation

· Design Documentation, BOM & ECN Management

· Design Risk Assessment & Problem Solving

· Team Coordination & Cross-functional Communication

· Continuous Improvement, Cost Optimization & 5S

· IMS Documentation, HIRA & Safety Compliance

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

· On-Time Tool Design Completion (%)

· Design Rework Reduction (%)

· Tool Design Lead Time Reduction (%)

· Adherence to Design Standards (%)

· IMS / HIRA Compliance (Design-related) (%)

· Number of Design-driven Cost Optimization Ideas Implemented

A / Aspect-Impact Monitoring

· Support monitoring of design-related environmental aspects, impacts, and applicable IMS requirements.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Engineer / Assistant Manager – Tool Design (Kolhapur)
🏢 Elcom International Pvt.Ltd
📍 Kolhapur