Asst. Manager/Deputy Manager (Tool Development)

Lumax Industries; Dharuhera; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumax Industries is seeking a skilled mould design and development professional. The role covers end-to-end tooling from concept to tool readiness, coordinating with toolmakers and tracking progress to meet project milestones.

The candidate should have a strong background in injection moulding, CAD (UG NX/CATIA), and SAP, with proven ability to drive trials, buy-offs, and problem-solving across tooling activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Tool, Production, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mould/tool design and development (injection moulding).
• Hands-on experience coordinating with toolmakers and managing tool development timelines.
• Strong understanding of mould trial processes, mould buy-off, and mould proving procedures.
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., UG NX & CATIA) for design review.
• Strong project coordination, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mould Design: Develop and review mould designs per product specs and feasibility.
• Mould Development: Own development from concept to tool readiness.
• Toolmaker Coordination: Align with toolmakers on design intent and timelines.
• Tool Development Tracking: Monitor progress and flag delays.
• Mould Trials: Plan, execute, and evaluate trials for validation.
• Trial Planning: Prepare schedules aligned with milestones.
• Mould Buy-Off: Conduct formal sign-off with checkpoints.
• Mould Proving: Validate performance under production conditions.
• Problem Solving: Use 8D/5-Why/Fishbone to resolve issues.
• Tool Maturation: Support improvements to cycle time, quality, lifespan.
• Tool Buy-Off: Lead final tool sign-off with stakeholders.
• SAP Knowledge: Use SAP for tracking and procurement.

Skills

Mould design

Mould development

Toolmaker coordination

Tool development tracking

Mould trials

Trial planning

Mould buy-off

Mould proving

Problem solving

Tool maturation

Tool buy-off

SAP knowledge

CAD knowledge

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Tool, Production, or related Engineering

Tools

SAP

UG NX

CATIA

CAD software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Mould Design: Develop and review mould designs in line with product specifications, DFM guidelines, and process feasibility.
• Mould Development: Own the mould development process from concept through to final tool readiness.
• Toolmaker Coordination: Liaise with external/internal toolmakers to align on design intent, timelines, and technical requirements during tool development.
• Tool Development Tracking: Monitor and report on tool development progress against project timelines; proactively flag and resolve delays.
• Mould Trials: Plan, execute, and evaluate mould trials to validate design and process parameters.
• Trial Planning: Prepare trial schedules aligned with overall project milestones and manufacturing readiness plans.
• Mould Buy-Off: Conduct formal mould buy-off activities, ensuring all technical and quality checkpoints are met before sign-off.
• Mould Proving: Validate mould performance under production conditions to confirm process stability and part quality.
• Problem Solving: Apply structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to resolve tooling and process issues.
• Tool Maturation: Support ongoing tool maturation activities to improve cycle time, part quality, and tool life.
• Tool Buy-Off: Lead final tool buy-off processes with internal stakeholders and/or customers.
• SAP Knowledge: Utilize SAP for tool/project tracking, procurement coordination, and documentation as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Tool, Production, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mould/tool design and development (injection moulding)
• Hands-on experience coordinating with toolmakers and managing tool development timelines.
• Strong understanding of mould trial processes, mould buy-off, and mould proving procedures.
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., UG NX & CATIA) for design review.
• Strong project coordination, documentation, and communication skills.