Press Tool Designer – (Sheet Metal)

Texmoprecisioncastings; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Working

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Family Support and Care

Uniform

Paid Holiday

Subsidised Healthy Meals

Annual Health Check-ups

Open and Transparent Culture

Job summary

A metalworking company in Tamil Nadu is seeking a Press Tool Designer responsible for the design and development of sheet metal dies and tooling systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with over 5 years of hands-on experience. Key responsibilities include supervising tool trials, documenting processes, and ensuring compliance with ISO/DIN standards. Benefits include remote working, medical and life insurance, and paid holidays, promoting a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in tool and die making.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Tool Design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design and development of sheet metal dies and tooling systems.
• Supervise tool progress and resolve issues during assembly and trials.
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensure adherence to ISO/ DIN standards.

Skills

Concept & Layout Design

Tool design Calculations & Economics

Detailed Tool Design & Detailing

Material Selection

Tool Trials & Debugging

Documentation & Compliance

CAD Software proficiency (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Manufacturing Knowledge

Industry Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Post Diploma in Tool Design

Diploma in tool and die making

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Press Tool Designer

Responsible for the end-to-end design and development of sheet metal dies and tooling systems.

• Concept & Layout Design: Study part / drawings to develop tool concepts for progressive and single & multi stage tools compound and Deep drawing tools.
• Tool design Calculations & Economics: Perform calculations for press tonnage, shut height, die set size, and strip layouts to optimize material utilization (scrap reduction).
• Detailed Tool Design & Detailing: Create precise 2D/3D of Tool assembly drawing and part drawing and drawings for manufacturing (punches, inserts, strippers, lifters, and cam mechanisms etc.)
• Material Selection: Identify and select suitable tool steels (ferrous and non-ferrous) and heat treatment process based on material and sheet metal thickness and properties.
• Tool Trials & Debugging: Supervise tool progress, assembly, and component trials at the press shop to resolve issues and modify designs were ever necessary.
• Documentation & Compliance: Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) while ensuring adherence to ISO/ DIN standards.
• CAD Software: Proficiency in 3D and 2D platforms such as AutoCAD / SolidWorks.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of machining processes like conventional and CNC machining, Wire‑cutting, EDM, grinding and polishing.
• Industry Expertise: Knowledge of standard die parts procurement from suppliers.

Qualifications & Preferred Training

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with post Diploma in Tool Design. Or Diploma in tool and die making.
• Experience: Require 5 years and above of hands‑on experience.

Benefits

Remote Working

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Family Support and Care

Uniform

Paid Holiday

Subsidised Healthy Meals

Work-Life Balance

Annual Health Check-ups

Teamwork

Safety and Working for the Community

Open and Transparent Culture

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