Manufacturing Specialist _ Tool Engineer

Powerstatic Solutions India Private Limited; Sanand; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is seeking a Tooling Engineer for Sanand to manage tool room activities, design machining processes, and drive tooling procurement with vendors to ensure uninterrupted production. You will oversee tool data management, inventory control, and collaboration with NC programmers and the process engineering team to optimize manufacturing performance.

The role emphasizes Lean thinking, safety, and clear documentation, with a six-day work week and shift

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 3+ years of Catia V5 CAD CAM experience in part design/strategy.
• Proficient in Catia V5, AutoCAD, Power PLM, MS-Office, SAP.
• Basic knowledge of Zoller, Kardex inventory systems & TDM software.

Responsibilities

• Forecast tooling requirements and plan tooling budgets.
• Design machining processes and strategies for production.
• Tooling procurement and vendor development.
• Tool data management and inventory control.
• Coordinate with toolroom, NC programmers & machine shop for uninterrupted production.
• Ensure precise measurement and handling of tools during transfers.
• Prepare technical and standard documentation for tooling functions.
• Provide on-job support to shop floor and drive problem solving.
• Lead improvement projects for cost reduction; drive process stabilization.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean mindset

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Diploma / BE in mechanical

Tools

Catia V5 CAD CAM

AutoCAD

Power PLM

MS-Office

SAP

Zoller

Kardex

TDM Software

Job description

To build our future, the best energy is ours! Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies, providing innovative low-carbon power solutions from the world’s most powerful operating steam turbine to modular SMR-optimized designs, along with generators, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls. Its technologies are used in one-third of nuclear power plants worldwide, supported by a team of 3,500 experts across 16 countries. Our cultural pillars define how we work together: Team, Expertise, Ownership. We collaborate fully and value the spirit of teamwork, where every skill is recognized to create innovative and effective solutions. Guided by safety and integrity in all we do, we take ownership of our actions and results.

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for Tooling Engineer for Sanand Location to tooling engineering and Tool room management activities across manufacturing processes for Sanand. Drive and coordinate the execution of tool room wing to wing with (SQDC)Zero deviation in Safety and Quality. Ensure alignment of different stakeholders to achieve OTD & shop Utilization. Demonstrate appropriate leadership behavior to guide the team and standard work. Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline.

Basic Qualifications (requirements):

• Diploma /BE in mechanical.
• 5+ years hands on experience in Manufacturing engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Catia V5 CAD CAM software in terms of Part Design, strategy.
• Software Knowledge of Catia V5, AutoCAD, Power PLM, MS-Office, SAP etc.
• Basic knowledge of Zoller, Kardex smart Inventory management System & TDM Software.
• Experience in people management/leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members & build strong relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work independently & decision making with high degree of integrity.
• Strategic thinking, Logical & process minded, Data Analysis, and Strong problem-solving skills.
• (PSR) Lean Mindset and understanding of lean tool.
• (Kaizen,5S, PSR, FMEA etc.) Ability to provide clear explanations and train others.
• Ability to coordinate activities of different teams / projects.

Roles and responsibility:

• Forecast for new tooling Requirements.
• Design machining process & Strategies.
• Tooling Procurement Vendor dealing & new vendor developments.
• Tool Data Management.
• Inventory management.
• Special tooling development & execution Coordinate with toolroom, NC programmers & Machine shop for uninterrupted Production.
• Ensure error free measurement of tools moving from tool room to machine.
• Technical and standard documentation for tooling functions Ensure timely availability of tools, documents & other deliverables as per Plan.
• On job support to shop floor & problem solving Driving Improvement projects for Cost reduction Conduct cutting tool trials and focus on process stabilization & optimization.
• Mobilize local supplier for onsite support and new development whenever needed.
• Support to NC programming team for virtual environment of machining like tool catalogue, 3d tool assembly, Tool sheet & Tool list preparation.
• Support to process engineering team for better manufacturing process Improvements lead and guide the team to develop & execute objectives for self & others with alignment to short-term & long-term business goals of the organization.
• Finalize annual budget for Project & inventory tooling.
• Submit the new project enquiries with probable tooling budgetary cost.
• Maintaining 5s and Safety at the workplace Training and development of subordinates and colleagues Ensure correct allocation of resources to make the Lean concepts deployment a success, make problems visible, and allow problem solving to take place.
• Control, Organize, monitor production operations as per plan, implement corrective action as necessary.
• Make recovery plan for delays, implement, and ensure targets agreed are achieved. Promote Open Reporting on any quality concern. Lead and Drive Root Cause analysis for any NCRs/Customer Feedback Change Management monitoring. Ensures experience and lessons learned are properly fed back to FMEA analysis. Understanding of nuclear safety culture and ITNS-I & A (Important To Nuclear Safety- Item & Activity). Awareness of CFSI (Counterfeiting Fraudulent Suspect Items) and ITNS-I (Importance to nuclear Safety) & ensuring the nuclear culture with team members.
• Working Days 6 Days in Week with Rotation of Three Shifts.

At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger. Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries. Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.