Senior Tool Designer Precision Engineering & NPD

Patil Group; Medchal–Malkajgiri; In loco; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Patil Group in Medchal is seeking a Senior Tool Designer to lead the design and development of precision tooling and injection molds for automotive, rail, and industrial components. You will develop 3D models, drive DFM reviews, and optimize mold flow to enhance manufacturability and cycle times.

The role requires 8+ years in tool/mold design, expertise with SolidWorks/CATIA/Siemens NX, and experience with Moldex3D/Autodesk Moldflow.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in tool design / mold design / die design.

Mansioni

• Design hot forming dies, bending tools, and progressive dies for AHSS, boron steel, and alloyed components.
• Design high-precision injection molds, progressive dies, and custom tooling for polymer and metal components.
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Ensure mold designs support optimal flow, cooling, ejection, and cycle time efficiency.
• Conduct DFM reviews and mold flow simulations using Moldex3D or Autodesk Moldflow.
• Optimize gate locations, runner systems, and cooling channels to minimize defects and warpage.
• Select appropriate mold materials based on part geometry, production volume, and thermal requirements.
• Collaborate with polymer specialists to align mold design with material shrinkage, flow behavior, and post-processing needs.
• Support mold trials, tool debugging, and dimensional validation during first-off and pilot runs.
• Prepare detailed BOMs, mold maintenance guides, and design validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS16949/IATF/VDA and internal quality protocols.
• Explore advanced mold technologies such as conformal cooling and quick-change inserts.
• Drive cost reduction and cycle time improvements through design innovation.

Conoscenze

Advanced Tool Design

Simulation & Analysis

Manufacturing Orientation

Problem Solving

Collaboration

GD&T and tolerance analysis

Formazione

Bachelor’s / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Engineering, or equivalent

Strumenti

SolidWorks

CATIA

Siemens NX

Moldex3D

Autodesk Moldflow

AutoForm

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Senior Tool Designer Precision Engineering & NPD

Location: Medchal

Duration: Full Time

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Tools & Injection Mold Designer to lead the design and development of precision tooling and injection molds for complex engineering components. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in New Product Development (NPD), driving innovation in mold design, tooling efficiency, and manufacturability for automotive, rail, and industrial applications.

Reports To: Tool Room Manager / NPD Head

Key Responsibilities:

Tool & Mold Design

• Design hot forming dies, bending tools, and progressive dies for AHSS, boron steel, and alloyed components
• Design high-precision injection molds, progressive dies, and custom tooling for polymer and metal components
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software
• Ensure mold designs support optimal flow, cooling, ejection, and cycle time efficiency

DFM & Mold Flow Analysis

• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and mold flow simulations using tools like Moldex3D or Autodesk Moldflow
• Optimize gate locations, runner systems, and cooling channels to minimize defects and warpage

Material & Process Integration

• Select appropriate mold materials (e.g., P20, H13, S7) based on part geometry, production volume, and thermal requirements
• Collaborate with polymer specialists to align mold design with material shrinkage, flow behavior, and post-processing needs

Tool Validation & Trials

• Support mold trials, tool debugging, and dimensional validation during first-off and pilot runs
• Work closely with the tool room and production teams to ensure smooth handover and ramp-up

Documentation & Standards

• Prepare detailed BOMs, mold maintenance guides, and design validation reports
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, TS16949,IATF,VDA) and internal quality protocols

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Explore advanced mold technologies such as conformal cooling, multi-cavity layouts, and quick-change inserts
• Drive cost reduction and cycle time improvements through design innovation
• Experience with direct and indirect hot stamping methods Familiarity with segmented tooling (heated/cooled zones) for multi-phase forming
• Ability to interpret TTT and CCT diagrams for phase control
• Hands-on exposure to die trials, thermal distortion analysis, and press commissioning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Engineering, or equivalent

Experience Required:

• 8+ years of experience in tool design / mold design / die design

Industry:

Experience in automotive, rail, or heavy engineering industries preferred

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced Tool Design
• Simulation & Analysis
• Manufacturing Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• SolidWorks / CATIA / Siemens NX
• Moldex3D / Autodesk Moldflow
• AutoForm / LS-DYNA (preferred)
• ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Knowledge of polymers, AHSS, boron steel, and hot stamping

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

First Pass tool approval

No. of tool trial iterations

Tool cost variance

Cycle time improvement

NPD tool milestone adherence