Rishi Seals Private Limited - India

Job Title: Tooling Manager – Sheet Metal (Press Shop) Tooling, Progressive Tool Location: Bhiwadi, Rajasthan Industry: Manufacturing – Sheet Metal (Mild Steel & Stainless Steel) Key Responsibilities: Lead the Tooling Department for sheet metal press shop operations, including tool design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Supervise tool room operations, including press tools (progressive, compound, and single-stage tools) for MS and SS components. Manage tooling activities across press shop, plating, and assembly sections. Plan and execute preventive maintenance of tools and dies to minimize downtime and improve tool life. Conduct in-process and final inspections of sheet metal parts to ensure compliance with dimensional and quality standards. Review and analyze tool performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions. Support new tool trials, modifications, and commissioning of new press tools for production. Collaborate with the design team and vendors for the development and procurement of new tools. Ensure documentation of tooling history, repair logs, and maintenance schedules. Lead and mentor a team of toolmakers and technicians. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. Drive continuous improvement in tooling processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Key Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Tool & Die Making. 8+ years of relevant experience in press tool management, particularly in progressive tooling for sheet metal industries. Strong knowledge of sheet metal forming processes, tool materials, and tool design concepts. Proficient in using measuring instruments like Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc. Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and modifying tools for process optimization. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tool designs. Experience with MS and SS sheet metal components in manufacturing environments. Leadership qualities with good communication and team management skills. Preferred Industries: Automotive component manufacturing Electrical enclosures or panel manufacturing Sheet metal fabrication companies White goods or appliance manufacturing using MS/SS sheet metal