Tooling & Fixture designer

Astrobase Space Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work with ISRO veterans

Growth opportunities within a new spac

Job summary

Astrobase Space Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking a tooling design engineer to design fixtures and dies for fabrication, assembly, inspection, maintenance, modification, and safe handling of tooling used in Launch vehicle integration. You will ensure tooling availability, dimensional accuracy, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and quality standards, Design requirements.

Responsibilities include interpreting design documents, coordinating machining and welding, and validating

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Tool & Die Design Engineering, or related field.
• 3–10 years of experience in tooling, fixture manufacturing, die maintenance, or fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of Tool & Die design, welding fixtures, forming dies, and pipe bending dies.
• Understanding of GD&T and manufacturing methods.
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Fixture Design and Methods Engineering.
• Design tooling for Manufacture and assemble welding fixtures, forming dies, pipe bending dies, handling beams, and support stands as per engineering drawings.
• Create process flow sheets and work schedules, Planning of raw material procurement as per BoM.
• Interpret Design documents, GD&T, and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly activities.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and functionality of tools and fixtures.
• Conduct trial runs and validation of newly manufactured tooling to ensure compliance with Design Drawings.
• Collaborate with System designers and manufacturing teams to improve tooling performance and productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Planning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tool & Die design

Welding fixtures

Forming dies

Pipe bending dies

GD&T understanding

Job description

About Astrobase Space Technologies

Astrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISRO scientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by a vision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launch vehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part of a team creating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the first private space company from India to land on the moon economically.

Job Summary

Responsible for the design of tooling for fabrication, assembly, inspection, maintenance, modification, and safe handling of welding fixtures, forming dies, pipe bending dies, structure handling beams, tilting fixtures, and support stands used in Launch vehicle Integration. Ensure tooling availability, dimensional accuracy, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and quality standards, Design requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Fixture Design and Methods Engineering


• Design tooling for Manufacture and assemble welding fixtures, forming dies, pipe bending dies, handling beams, and support stands as per engineering drawings.


• Create process flow sheets and work schedules, Planning of raw material procurement as per BoM.


• Interpret Design documents, GD&T, and manufacturing methods.


• Coordinate machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly activities.


• Ensure dimensional accuracy and functionality of tools and fixtures.


• Conduct trial runs and validation of newly manufactured tooling to ensure compliance with Design Drawings.


• Collaborate with System designers and manufacturing teams to improve tooling performance and productivity.


• Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, modifications, and repairs.


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Tool & Die Design Engineering, or related field.


• 3-10 years of experience in tooling, fixture manufacturing, die maintenance, or fabrication environment.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Tool & Die design, welding fixtures, forming dies, and pipe bending dies.


• Understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes.


• Ability to decide the required GD&T for tooling and fixturing according to System Design, Engineering drawings.


• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices.


• Problem-solving and root cause analysis.


• Planning and organizational skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Teamwork and communication.


• Continuous improvement mindset.


• Strong focus on quality and safety.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to push the boundaries of space exploration. As a team member, you’ll be creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing a pivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of space exploration.

• Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veterans with decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions like Chandrayaan 3


• Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in the Indian space sector.


• Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobase but also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger than yourself.