Sheet Metal Design Engineer

Role Overview:

end-to-end development

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Product Development (NPD):

• Lead the

  concept-to-production

  lifecycle for sheet metal components.
• Evaluate

  technical feasibility

  of new designs and provide recommendations for manufacturability.

2. Prototyping & Die Design:

• Design and develop

  press tools, dies, and fixtures

  for sheet metal part manufacturing.
• Supervise

  prototype development

  , testing, and iteration for design optimization.
• Ensure

  tool and die designs

  are aligned with production capability and cost efficiency.

3. Reverse Engineering & Process Design:

• Execute

  reverse engineering

  of components for redesign or localization.
• Develop

  manufacturing processes

  , including forming, punching, bending, welding, and assembly operations.
• Ensure

  correct material selection

  and thickness for functional and structural requirements.

4. Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with

  tool rooms, vendors, and fabrication teams

  to ensure timely tool delivery.
• Collaborate with

  design, quality, and production teams

  to resolve technical challenges.

5. Quality & Compliance:

• Define

  inspection criteria and quality plans

  for new sheet metal parts.
• Ensure compliance with

  ISO/IATF

  standards and customer specifications.

6. Project Management:

• Prepare

  project timelines, cost estimates, and resource plans

  for new developments.
• Track progress and implement corrective actions to meet launch targets.
  

7. Continuous Improvement:

• Drive

  cost reduction and efficiency initiatives

  in die design and sheet metal processes.
• Keep abreast of

  latest technologies

  in sheet metal forming, dies, and prototyping.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
  
• 10+ years of experience in

  sheet metal component development & tool design

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  press tools, progressive dies, and sheet metal forming

  .
• Proficiency in

  CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, AutoCAD)

  .
• Experience in

  reverse engineering and rapid prototyping

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  project management and vendor development

  .