Senior Engineer Tools | Automobile, Manufacturing & Cutting Tools
Job Title: Senior Engineer – Tools
Department: Technical / Sales Engineering / Product Management
Experience: 4–8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Sriperumbudur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled Senior Engineer – Tools with strong knowledge of Automobile Tools, Manufacturing Tools, Industrial Tools, Cutting Tools, and Engineering Consumables.
The candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise in selecting, evaluating, sourcing, and supporting various industrial and automotive tools. The role requires strong knowledge of tool applications, specifications, materials, machining processes, and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate should have experience working with automobile manufacturing, engineering industries, production environments, machine shops, or industrial tool suppliers and should possess strong technical knowledge of cutting tools, hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, and manufacturing tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise and support for automobile tools, manufacturing tools, industrial tools, and cutting tools.
- Understand customer and production requirements and recommend suitable tools and technical solutions.
- Identify the correct tools based on application, material, machine type, specifications, and operational requirements.
- Handle technical evaluation and selection of cutting tools, machining tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools.
- Support customers and internal teams with product specifications, applications, and tool usage.
- Coordinate with manufacturers, suppliers, and technical teams regarding tool specifications and product requirements.
- Analyze tool performance and recommend suitable alternatives or improved solutions.
- Provide technical support for tool selection, tool life improvement, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
- Understand machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, tapping, boring, grinding, and cutting.
- Evaluate customer requirements and prepare technical proposals and product recommendations.
- Coordinate with the Purchase, Sales, Warehouse, and Operations teams for product availability and technical requirements.
- Identify suitable alternative brands or products based on customer specifications and applications.
- Maintain technical documentation, product specifications, catalogues, drawings, and application details.
- Visit customer locations when required to understand applications and provide technical support.
- Coordinate with suppliers for technical clarifications, product demonstrations, samples, and trials.
- Monitor new developments and technologies in industrial, manufacturing, and cutting tools.
- Assist in resolving technical issues related to tool performance, incorrect applications, wear, breakage, and productivity.
- Support the team in identifying cost-effective and technically suitable solutions for customers.
- Prepare technical reports, product comparison reports, application reports, and recommendations for management and customers.
Products / Categories Handled
The candidate will be expected to have strong knowledge and experience in categories such as:
Automobile Tools | Manufacturing Tools | Industrial Tools | Cutting Tools | CNC Cutting Tools | Carbide Tools | HSS Tools | Turning Tools | Milling Cutters | Drills | End Mills | Taps | Reamers | Boring Tools | Threading Tools | Grinding Tools | Hand Tools | Power Tools | Pneumatic Tools | Torque Tools | Measuring Instruments | Precision Tools | Workshop Tools | Machine Shop Tools | Engineering Consumables
Technical Knowledge Requirements
The candidate should have good knowledge of:
- Automobile manufacturing tools and workshop tools
- Industrial and manufacturing tools
- Cutting tool applications and selection
- CNC machining tools
- Turning, milling, drilling, boring, and tapping operations
- Carbide and HSS cutting tools
- Tool materials, coatings, and tool life
- Tool wear and failure analysis
- Machining materials and applications
- Precision measuring instruments
- Hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools
- Torque tools and assembly tools
- Manufacturing processes and production requirements
- Technical specifications and product catalogues
- Industrial safety standards related to tools and equipment
Candidate Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 4–8 years of relevant experience in Industrial Tools, Cutting Tools, Automobile Tools, Manufacturing Tools, or Engineering Products.
- Strong technical knowledge of cutting tools and machining applications is essential.
- Experience working with automobile industries, manufacturing companies, machine shops, engineering industries, or industrial tool suppliers will be preferred.
- Good knowledge of CNC machining and conventional machining processes.
- Experience in recommending and selecting tools based on customer applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
- Experience with ERP / CRM / Product Management Software will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel for customer visits, technical discussions, and product support when required.
Key Skills
Industrial Tools | Automobile Tools | Manufacturing Tools | Cutting Tools | CNC Tools | Carbide Tools | HSS Tools | Turning Tools | Milling Tools | Drilling Tools | Tapping Tools | Boring Tools | Machining | Tool Selection | Tool Application | Tool Life Improvement | Manufacturing Process | Mechanical Engineering | Production Engineering | Technical Support | Product Knowledge | Engineering Drawings | Measuring Instruments | Hand Tools | Power Tools | Pneumatic Tools | Torque Tools | Vendor Coordination | Customer Technical Support | Cost Reduction | MS Excel |