TOOL & DIE ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness incentives

Employee stock purchase program

Community outreach programs

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Pune Wagholi seeks a Diploma in Tool & Die Making to repair and maintain progressive dies, perform preventive maintenance, and drive cost savings through cost‑reduction activities and value engineering in stamping operations.

The role requires hands‑on experience with die maintenance, precision measurements, and strong collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to IATF standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Tool & Die Making (NTTF/GTTC/CTTC/IGTR) or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in progressive tool maintenance in stamping.
• Strong knowledge of die maintenance practices, including disassembly, cleaning, repair, and assembly.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing progressive die issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in using precision measurement instruments for accurate adjustments and repairs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Hands‑on experience operating surface grinding machines.
• Knowledge of tool steels and heat‑treatment processes.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in preventive maintenance activities for continuous operations.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Repair & maintain progressive dies to meet production requirements.
• Modify & perform preventive maintenance of tools as per plan.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling issues during production runs.
• Operate conventional machines such as lathes, milling, and grinding.
• Collaborate with engineers and production team to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintain tooling spare part inventory and proper storage organization.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Engage in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain documentation and follow inline IATF standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and ME to improve productivity.
• Follow Quality Management System and support record‑keeping and audits for all tools.
• Ensure on‑time completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Follow good engineering practices.
• Provide inputs to estimate labor and materials required for testing.
• Interpret drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Multitask and take full ownership of assigned projects.
• Participate and/or lead continuous improvement teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Tool & Die Making (NTTF/GTTC/CTTC/IGTR) or equivalent

Tools

Surface grinding machines

Precision measurement instruments

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Job Overview

TE Connectivity is expanding stamping parts at Pune Wagholi. The incumbent product engineer will contribute to cost savings through hardware tear down, material characterization, manufacturing process evaluation, competitor product benchmarking, establish cost targets, identify opportunities for cost savings, and build a value engineering project pipeline. Products include relays, connectors, sensors, wire harnesses, contactors, and rugged fiber optic products supporting Energy, Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, Defense and Marine business units.

Responsibilities

• Repair & maintain progressive dies to meet production requirements.
• Modify & perform preventive maintenance of tools as per plan.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling issues during production runs.
• Operate conventional machines such as lathes, milling, and grinding.
• Collaborate with engineers and production team to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintain tooling spare part inventory and proper storage organization.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Engage in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain documentation and follow inline IATF standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and ME to improve productivity.
• Follow Quality Management System and support record‑keeping and audits for all tools.
• Ensure on‑time completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Follow good engineering practices.
• Provide inputs to estimate labor and materials required for testing.
• Interpret drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Multitask and take full ownership of assigned projects.
• Participate and/or lead continuous improvement teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Tool & Die Making (NTTF/GTTC/CTTC/IGTR) or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in progressive tool maintenance in stamping.
• Strong knowledge of die maintenance practices, including disassembly, cleaning, repair, and assembly.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing progressive die issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in using precision measurement instruments for accurate adjustments and repairs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Hands‑on experience operating surface grinding machines.
• Knowledge of tool steels and heat‑treatment processes.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in preventive maintenance activities for continuous operations.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools is an added advantage.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance‑based bonus plans.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Community outreach programs / charity events.
• Employee resource groups.