DGM-Tool Room & NPD

SGEW India; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SGEW India, a leading automotive supplier, seeks a dynamic Head of Tool Room to oversee complete tool room operations in Jaipur. The Senior Manager will drive development and management of press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for sheet-metal components, ensuring zero-defect production and cost efficiency.

The candidate will manage a team, coordinate cross-functionally, and implement TPM and 5S with a focus on uptime, tool life and process improvements across the plant.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Tool Room / Press Tooling with 3-4 years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in Progressive dies and sheet-metal forming (bending, piercing, blanking, drawing).
• Proficient in reading drawings with GD&T and CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CATIA).
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 processes and TPM/5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete Tool Room operations including tool design, manufacturing, maintenance, modification and troubleshooting.
• Plan tool development activities per NPD and production targets to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.
• Establish preventive maintenance systems (TPM) for dies and tooling to minimize downtime.
• Review tool designs for manufacturability, reliability and production efficiency.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase and NPD teams for smooth project execution.

Skills

Tool Room Leadership

Press Tooling

Tooling Design

Project Leadership

TPM/5S

IATF 16949 know-how

CAD Software

GD&T knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

CNC

VMC

Wire EDM

EDM

Grinding

Job description

S.G. Engineering Works (SGEW India) is looking for a dynamic and proven leader to Head our Tool Room Operations as Senior Manager – Tool Room (Sheet Metal Components).

With a rich legacy since 1976, SGEW India is an IATF 16949 & ISO 9001:2015 certified global supplier and leader in the Automotive & Bearing Industry. Operating from state-of-the-art plants in Jaipur (Rajasthan) & Vadodara (Gujarat), we proudly serve top OEMs across India and Europe.

Visit our official website to know more: https://www.sgewjaipur.com

Position: DGM – Tool Room & NPD

Experience: 12-20+ Years

About The Role:

SGEW India is seeking a Head of Tool Room to lead our complete Tool Room operations. In this role, you will lead development and management of press tools, dies, jigs & fixtures that drive our high-quality, cost-effective automotive components.You will lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring tools meet functional needs, are manufacturable, cost-effective, and deliver zero-defect production. Your leadership will directly impact production uptime, tool life, and growth of our engineering capabilities.

What You Will Do

• 1.Lead the complete Tool Room operations, including tool design, manufacturing, maintenance, modification, and troubleshooting.
• 2.Manage development and maintenance of press tools, progressive dies, compound dies, draw dies, fixtures, gauges, and jigs for sheet-metal and bearing cage components.
• 3.Plan tool development activities according to NPD and production requirements and ensure tools are developed within agreed Cost, Quality & Delivery targets.
• 4.Review tool designs for manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and production efficiency.
• 5.Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, and NPD teams for smooth project execution.
• 6.Establish preventive-maintenance systems (TPM) for dies and tooling to minimize production downtime.
• 7.Analyze recurring tool failures and lead root-cause analysis (RCA), DFMEA & implement corrective actions (CAPA).
• 8.Monitor and improve Tool Room KPIs: Tool development lead time, Tool breakdown frequency, Tool life, Maintenance cost, Rejection/rework due to tooling, On-time tool delivery.
• 9.Manage manpower, machine capacity (CNC/VMC/Wire EDM/EDM/Grinding), tooling vendors, and departmental budgets. Develop and mentor tool designers, tool makers, and operators.
• 10. Drive improvements in tool life, cycle time, productivity, and manufacturing cost while ensuring compliance with 5S, safety, and IATF quality systems.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• 1.Minimum 12+ years of experience in Tool Room / Press Tooling with at least 3-4 years as a Team Leader / Manager in Sheet Metal / Automotive / Bearing Industry.
• 2.Strong expertise in Progressive dies, Sheet-metal forming (bending, piercing, blanking, drawing) and Press Tool manufacturing.
• 3.In-depth knowledge of Die materials, Heat treatment, Surface treatment and Tool tryout & troubleshooting.
• 4.Hands-on experience with CNC/VMC, Wire EDM, EDM, Grinding, Milling and conventional machining.
• 5.Proficiency in reading engineering drawings with GD&T and using CAD software - AutoCAD / SolidWorks / CATIA.
• 6.Strong knowledge of Tool-room planning, costing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Vendor Development and IATF 16949 processes.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• 1.Experience in managing Tool Room for Bearing Cages / Dust Shields / High-precision stamping components.
• 2.Experience in SPM / Jigs & Fixtures design and In-house vs Outsource tooling strategy.
• 3.Proven track record of reducing tool breakdown, improving tool life and leading a team of 20+ technicians & engineers.