Press Tool Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Press Tool Design Engineer in Pune with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in sheet metal press tool design. You will work on tools such as blanking, piercing, progressive, and forming tools, and lead from concept to manufacturing support.

Proficiency in Siemens NX and CATIA is required, with responsibilities spanning complete tool design layouts, drawings, and coordination with manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tools.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of sheet metal press tools including blanking, piercing, progressive, forming and drawing tools.
• Prepare complete tool design layouts and detailed drawings.
• Tool feasibility study based on part geometry and manufacturing requirements.
• Die design activities including strip layout, tool construction details, die assembly drawings.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, tool shop, quality and production teams.
• Support tool manufacturing, trials, and tool modifications.
• Ensure designs comply with customer standards and internal design guidelines.
• Handle design changes and engineering modifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

BE in Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

Job Title

Press Tool Design Engineer

Experience 2 to 3 Years

Location Pune

Department Tool Design / Manufacturing Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Press Tool Design Engineer with 23 years of relevant experience in sheet metal press tool design. The candidate should have hands-on experience in designing automotive press tools and be proficient in Siemens NX and CATIA. The role involves complete tool design activities from concept to manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of sheet metal press tools such as:
  • Blanking tools
  • Piercing tools
  • Progressive tools
  • Forming and drawing tools
• Preparation of complete tool design layouts and detailed drawings
• Tool feasibility study based on part geometry and manufacturing requirements
• Die design activities including:
  • Strip layout preparation
  • Tool construction details
  • Die assembly drawings
• Coordination with:
  • Manufacturing and tool shop teams
  • Quality and production departments
• Supporting tool manufacturing, trials, and tool modifications
• Ensuring designs comply with customer standards and internal design guidelines
• Handling design changes and implementation of engineering modifications

Software Skills

• Siemens NX (Mandatory) Tool design, detailing, and assemblies
• CATIA (Mandatory) Part analysis and tool design support

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes
• Understanding of press tool components and tool steels
• Awareness of tolerances, fits, and machining processes
• Experience in automotive press tool design is preferred
• Knowledge of 2D drafting standards and GD&T is preferred

Education

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Desired Competencies

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tools
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to take ownership of design deliverables

Experience Preference

• Exposure to automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier projects is an added advantage