GL - Tool Design (Die Casting)

Welmade Locking Systems Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Welmade Locking Systems Pvt Ltd in Pune seeks an experienced Die-Casting Tool Design Engineer to lead complete tool development for aluminium and zinc components. You will review drawings for feasibility, create die layouts, gating, cooling, venting, ejection, and core mechanisms while preparing 3D models and 2D drawings.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, support tool trials, troubleshoot processes, and drive cost reductions with continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma (NTTF/GTTC) or BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Tool Engineering.
• 4-8 years in die-casting tool design with 2-3 years of team handling experience.
• 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 preferred.
• Experience from concept to production tool development.
• Leadership, planning, mentoring, performance management, cross-functional coordination, project management, customer interaction, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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.

Skills

Tool design

HPDC

DFM

GD&T

CNC machining

CAD software Creo

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Education

Diploma

BE/BTech in Mechanical or Tool Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM/PDM

Job description

• 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 Designteams.
• 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 CADsoftware (Creo/NX/CATIA/SolidWorks).
• Exposure to simulation software (MAGMA, Flow-3D, Pro CAST, or Auto CAST) ispreferred.

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 handlingexperience 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, CADsoftware (Creo/NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), AutoCAD, PLM/PDM systems, MS Office, andsimulation software (MAGMA, Flow-3D, ProCAST, or AutoCAST preferred).
• Team leadership, planning, mentoring, performance management, cross-functionalcoordination, project management, customer interaction, analytical thinking,problem-solving, decision-making, communication, teamwork, and continuousimprovement.

NOTE - All Offer Letters &Appointment Letters are issued ONLY from the HEAD OFFICE duly signed by GM Operations,same would be couriered from HO. They are NEVER issued by hand / given across the tablefrom any factory / sales location directly.