GL - Tool Design (Die Casting)

Europa Locks; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Europa Locks in Chakan, Pune is seeking a die‑casting tool design engineer with 4–8 years of experience to lead tooling development from concept to production. You will design tools for aluminium and zinc, review drawings for feasibility, and optimize layouts, gating and cooling.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Creo/NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), GD&T proficiency, and exposure to simulation tools. You will collaborate across manufacturing teams to meet schedules and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical/tool engineering with 4–8 years in die‑casting tool design.
• Experience leading teams for comprehensive tool development from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of HPDC, die construction, DFM, gating, runner balancing, cooling, venting, GD&T and CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop die‑casting tools for aluminium and zinc components.
• Review product drawings for DFM and feasibility.
• Develop die layouts, gating, cooling, venting, ejection, and core mechanisms.
• Prepare and review 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, machining, and product design teams.
• Support tool trials, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to design standards and timely project completion.
• Drive tooling cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to MAGMA, Flow-3D, ProCAST or AutoCAST preferred.

Skills

HPDC

Die construction

DFM

Gating

CNC machining

CAD software

GD&T

Tool steels

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Tool Eng

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Tool Eng

Tools

Creo

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM/PDM

MAGMA

Flow-3D

Job description

Location

Chakan, Pune

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop die‑casting tools for Aluminium and Zinc components.
• Review product drawings for DFM and feasibility.
• Develop die layouts, gating, cooling, venting, ejection, and core mechanisms.
• Prepare and review 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Machining, and Product Design teams.
• Support tool trials, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to design standards and timely project completion.
• Drive tooling cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of HPDC, die construction, GD&T, tool steels, CNC/EDM, and CAD software (Creo/NX/CATIA/SolidWorks).
• Exposure to simulation software (MAGMA, Flow‑3D, Pro CAST, or Auto CAST) is preferred.

Competency (Candidate Profile)

• Education: Diploma (NTTF/GTTC) / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Tool Engineering.
• Experience: 4‑8 years in die‑casting tool design with 2‑3 years of team handling experience and exposure to complete tool development from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of HPDC, die construction, DFM, gating, runner balancing, cooling, venting, GD&T, tool steels, CNC machining, EDM, polishing, tool assembly, CAD software (Creo/NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), AutoCAD, PLM/PDM systems, MS Office, and simulation software (MAGMA, Flow‑3D, ProCAST, or AutoCAST preferred).
• Team leadership, planning, mentoring, performance management, cross‑functional coordination, project management, customer interaction, analytical thinking, problem‑solving, decision‑making, communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.