Job Title: Die Designer

Location: Mumbai, with regular travel to our production plant in Daman
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Experience: 5+ years

About Us
Atai Auto is a manufacturer of precision sheet metal components for the automotive industry. We’re looking for an experienced Die Designer to design sheet metal dies that run reliably on our production floor.

Role Overview
You will own die design from concept to production. You will create 2D and 3D designs for sheet metal dies and work closely with our tool room and production team at the Daman plant to make sure the dies are manufactured, tried out and running correctly.

Key Responsibilities

- Design sheet metal dies (blanking, piercing, bending, forming, drawing, progressive and compound dies) in 2D and 3D
- Prepare strip layouts, die layouts, and detailed manufacturing drawings with the right tolerances and BOMs
- Choose die materials, heat treatment and standard parts for each tool
- Work with the tool room on machining using VMC, CNC and laser cutting
- Support die trials and troubleshooting, and make design changes at the production plant
- Run or review FEA/forming simulations where needed to check feasibility and prevent defects
- Keep design records, revisions and documentation up to date
- Suggest improvements that cut tool cost,



reduce lead time or increase die life

Required Skills and Qualifications

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in sheet metal die design
- AutoCAD (mandatory) for 2D design and detailing
- Siemens NX, Creo or SolidWorks (at least one is mandatory) for 3D modelling
- Robust knowledge of sheet metal processes: blanking, bending, forming, spring back, material behavior
- Working knowledge of machining and equipment like VMC, CNC and laser cutting
- Ability to read and create engineering drawings with GD&T;
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Tool & Die Engineering (NTTF, CIPET, GTTC or similar preferred)

Good to Have

- Experience with FEA or forming simulation software (e.g., AutoForm, ANSYS, HyperForm, Simufact)
- Experience in automotive sheet metal components

Travel Requirement

- Must be willing to travel to our production plant in Daman at least 5–6 times a month
- Travel, stay and food are fully covered by the company during visit to Daman

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- All travel, accommodation and food expenses paid for plant visits

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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