Forging process design Manager

Live Connections; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Connections in Chennai (Gummidipoondi) seeks a Manager / Senior Manager – Design & Engineering with deep forging and machining expertise. You will lead forging process design, die development, tooling solutions, and NPD, while ensuring optimal metal flow and First Time Right during sample production.

The role requires 10–15+ years in heavy engineering manufacturing, plus 3+ years in engineering leadership and strong APQP/PPAP, GD&T, and ISO/IATF proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15+ years of experience in heavy engineering manufacturing.
• Minimum 3+ years in engineering leadership.
• Experience in forging & machining manufacturing; railway/heavy engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design & Engineering activities for forging and manufacturing projects.
• Develop forging process designs, die designs, and tooling solutions.
• Ensure optimum metal flow, defect prevention, and First Time Right during sample production.
• Select suitable machines and equipment for NPD.
• Perform engineering simulations using AutoCAD, UG NX, Forge NX, and Simufact.
• Optimize die life, material utilization, forging loads, and production efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end NPD activities from customer drawings to production approval.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and ISO standards.
• Lead engineering trials and implement process improvements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, SOPs, control plans, and technical documentation.
• Mentor and develop Design & Process Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Drive innovation, productivity improvement, and engineering excellence across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Forging Process Design

Die & Tool Design

Engineering Design & Development

Process Engineering

New Product Development (NPD)

APQP & PPAP

GD&T

AutoCAD

UG NX

Forge NX

Simufact

Engineering Simulation

Tooling Development

Metal Flow Analysis

Process Optimization

Manufacturing Engineering

Technical Documentation

SOP Preparation

Control Plans

IATF / ISO Standards

Project Management

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Forging & Machining Processes

Education

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

UG NX

Forge NX

Simufact

Job description

Manager / Senior Manager Design & Engineering | Chennai

Are you an experienced Design & Engineering professional with expertise in Forging Design, Die Development, Simulation, and New Product Development (NPD)? We are hiring for a Leading Heavy Engineering Manufacturing Industry. If you have a strong background in forging process design, engineering leadership, and manufacturing excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career. The role focuses on forging process design, simulation, tooling development, NPD, and engineering team leadership.

Location

Chennai (Gummidipoondi)

Position

Manager / Senior Manager – Design & Engineering

Qualification

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• 10–15+ Years
• Minimum 3+ years in Engineering Leadership
• Experience in Forging & Machining Manufacturing
• Experience in Railway / Heavy Engineering Manufacturing is preferred.

Key Skills

• Forging Process Design
• Die & Tool Design
• Engineering Design & Development
• Process Engineering
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Machine Selection
• APQP & PPAP
• GD&T
• AutoCAD
• UG NX
• Forge NX
• Simufact
• Engineering Simulation
• Tooling Development
• Metal Flow Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Technical Documentation
• SOP Preparation
• Control Plans
• IATF / ISO Standards
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Forging & Machining Processes

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead Design & Engineering activities for forging and manufacturing projects.
• Develop forging process designs, die designs, and tooling solutions.
• Ensure optimum metal flow, defect prevention, and First Time Right (FTR) during sample production.
• Select suitable machines and equipment for New Product Development (NPD).
• Perform engineering simulations using AutoCAD, UG NX, Forge NX, and Simufact.
• Optimize die life, material utilization, forging loads, and production efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end NPD activities from customer drawings to production approval.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and ISO standards.
• Lead engineering trials and implement process improvements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, SOPs, control plans, and technical documentation.
• Mentor and develop Design & Process Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Drive innovation, productivity improvement, and engineering excellence across manufacturing operations.

Preferred Profile

• Strong experience in Forging Design & Manufacturing.
• Expertise in Die Design, Process Engineering, and Simulation Software.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in APQP, PPAP, and GD&T.
• Manufacturing experience in Railway or Heavy Engineering products is an added advantage.