Job Title: Tooling In charge – Press Tool Room (Automotive Stamping Dies & Parts) Location: Bangalore / Hoskote Experience: 15–20 Years Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Tool & Die Engineering, (NTTF, GTTC) Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Tooling In charge to lead our Press Tool Room operations, specializing in automotive parts. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of tool design, Manufacturing, development, and maintenance to ensure high-quality production standards. Key Responsibilities: Tool Room Operations & Management: · Lead the entire tool room function including design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, and modifications. · Manage a skilled team of toolmakers, CNC programmers, and technicians. · Monitor and maintain tool inventory, spare parts, and consumables. Tool Design & Development: · Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and product specifications for tooling. · Supervise the design and build of press tools (progressive, compound, Tandem, Transfer & blanking dies). · Collaborate with design teams to implement design improvements for better efficiency and tool life. Tool Maintenance & Troubleshooting: · Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance. · Handle tool breakdowns and minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting. · Manage tool reconditioning and modifications to meet production needs. · Attend Tool tryouts and prove the stamping tool at ETCS / Customer location. Production & Quality Support: · Work closely with production and quality teams to meet customer specifications. · Provide technical support during trials, approvals, and pilot production. · Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement and enhance tool reliability. Quality Compliance & Best Practices: · Ensure compliance with industry standards like ISO/TS/IATF. · Maintain proper documentation: tool history cards, maintenance logs, calibration reports. · Promote and implement 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing practices. · Should be able to use panel checkers/ check fixtures to check the stamping parts and analyze and identify correction loops or next steps. Team Leadership & Training: · Mentor and train junior staff; drive skill development initiatives. · Develop SOPs and best practices to standardize operations. · Cultivate a culture of safety, ownership, and teamwork. · Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination · Liaise with vendors for tool parts, machining, and heat treatments. · Collaborate with clients, production planners, and R&D teams for technical discussions and planning. Desired Candidate Profile: · Strong hands-on experience in press tool design, manufacturing, and maintenance. · In-depth knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, CNC, VMC, wire-cutting, and grinding. · Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, UG NX, or equivalent CAD/CAM tools. · Effective communicator in English and Hindi, with the ability to lead teams and prepare reports. · Result-driven with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.