Mould Design & Engg - Composite Material

Idexcel; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Idexcel is seeking a skilled Mould Design & Engineering specialist for Chennai to lead tooling solutions in composite manufacturing. You will design and validate moulds, ensure manufacturability, and drive reliability across shell, web, and component moulds.

The role requires 3–6 years in mould engineering or related fields, familiarity with CATIA/NX/SolidWorks/Creo, and experience with vacuum and heating systems, DFMEA, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, tooling engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in mould engineering, tooling design, composite manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience with large composite structures and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mould engineering activities to develop, validate, commission, and support mould tooling solutions used in composite manufacturing.
• Design and review mould structures, skins, vacuum/heating systems, and integrated accessories.
• Convert product geometry into manufacturable mould designs using CAD tools.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, ramp-up, and supplier engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and maintainability requirements.

Skills

CAD Design

Heat Mapping & Thermal Analysis

Hydraulics & Mechanical Systems

Composite Tooling

Vacuum Systems

FEA / Structural Analysis

Engineering Drawings & GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

SAP DMS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Title - Mould Design & Engg - Composite Material for Chennai

Years of Exp 3 - 6 years

Qualification – BE / B Tech - Mechanical

Work location – Chennai

Must have – Highlighted

Composite design

Vacuum Systems

Mould Design & Engineering - Composite material

Lead mould engineering activities to develop, validate, commission, and support mould tooling solutions used in composite manufacturing. Responsible for integrating process requirements into mould designs, ensuring technical compliance, operational performance, manufacturability, and lifecycle reliability of shell, web, and component moulds.

Key Responsibilities

Mould Design & Engineering

• Develop mould concepts, specifications, and technical requirement specifications (TRS).
• Design and review mould structures, mould skins, frame systems, vacuum systems, heating systems, and integrated accessories.
• Convert product geometry into manufacturable mould designs using CAD tools.
• Review supplier designs, calculations, DFMEA, and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of mould design, functionality, and standardization

CAD & Digital Engineering

• Create and review 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs.
• Work with CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Support digitalization, modelling, geometry validation, and dimensional verification activities.
• Ensure alignment between product requirements and mould design.

Thermal & Heat Mapping

• Develop and optimize mould heating and cooling systems.
• Perform heat mapping and thermal analysis to ensure uniform cure performance.
• Analyze temperature distribution, sensor performance, and thermal control systems.
• Support troubleshooting of heating zones and temperature-related quality issues.

Composites Engineering

• Provide expertise in composite tooling materials and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate laminate structures, gelcoat systems, resin compatibility, and mould durability.
• Support root cause analysis of mould skin defects, cracking, vacuum leakage, and composite failures.
• Drive improvements in tooling quality, reliability, and service life.

Mechanical & Hydraulic Systems

• Design and review hydraulic, vacuum, lifting, lowering, and mould turner systems.
• Support mechanical system integration and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and maintainability requirements.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to mechanical and hydraulic equipment.

Commissioning & Factory Support

• Lead and support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Support installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and hypercare activities.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for mould performance issues.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in mould engineering, tooling design, composite manufacturing, or industrial equipment engineering.
• Experience working with large composite structures and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with supplier management and equipment commissioning is preferred.

Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Mechanical Engineering fundamentals
• CAD Design (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Heat Mapping and Thermal Analysis
• Hydraulics and Mechanical Systems
• Composite Materials and Tooling
• FEA / Structural Analysis
• Vacuum Systems
• Engineering Drawings & GD&T
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• FAT / SAT Validation

Preferred

• DFMEA / PFMEA
• CNC Manufacturing Processes
• Control Systems & Instrumentation
• Project Management
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Supplier Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Success Measures

• Timely delivery of mould projects
• FAT/SAT approval on schedule
• Improved mould performance and reliability
• Reduction in tooling-related downtime
• Enhanced thermal uniformity and process capability
• Successful support of global manufacturing operations

Core Skill Profile: CAD Design | Mechanical Engineering | Hydraulics | Composite Tooling | Heat Mapping & Thermal Analysis | FEA | Vacuum Systems | Commissioning | Supplier Engineering.

Please share me the profiles who are immediate joiners.

Position : Mould Engineering - Composites - Chennai

Years of Exp 5 to 7 years

Work location – Chennai

Notice : Immediately/ 15 days/ less than 30 days

Mandate Skills Needed :

• Should be good in Composites and Wind turbine Blade background
• Experience with SAP DMS , 3D CAD tools and engineering drawing interpretation .

Please find the JD below :

• Knowledge of composite materials, composite manufacturing processes, and wind turbine blade component manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP DMS(Document Management System) for engineering document and configuration management.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, including DVRE (Design Verification Report),DVPR (Design Verification Procedure) & DVPL (Design Verification Plan) reports, test procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools and engineering drawing interpretation.