Tooling Manager

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person