Job Description

Summary

BE/B Tech / ME/ M Tech \xe2\x80\x93 Mechanical/Production/Tool Engineering \xe2\x80\x93 Having exposure of Aerospace parts (Tubes, manifolds, castings) Tig Welding fixtures, Assembly fixtures, Tig welding shop aids, tools, gauges and sheet metal forming dies. (Knowledge of Jig & Fixture, Press Dies design and development, fixture/die maintenance and calibration is must)
o Experience of handling a Fixture/Tool design and development as head of department, providing solutions for Part Assembly, Welding, Cutting, Sheet metal joining/forming, etc.
o CNC machines, Robotics & Automation knowledge and exposure to Lasers would be an added advantage
o Good presentation skills and should be able to train colleagues and operators at customer end.
o Reading drawing, models and blueprints and giving feasibility for design complexity.
o Designing and preparing technical documentation
o Result oriented and achiever in terms of meeting the KPI\xe2\x80\x99s
o Previous experience in a Fixture design and sheet metal manufacturing environment, ideally in a role that provided experience in programming and operating production equipment.
o Experienced with solid modelling software, along with excellent skills with Microsoft office products, especially Excel, and PowerPoint.
o Be able to organize own schedule and juggle multiple projects effectively.
o Preferably should possess hands on expertise on Unigraphics /Auto Cad
o Material removal or manufacturing process knowledge
o Good communication and interpersonal skills with proven abilities in resolving various complex technical issues

Principle Duties & Responsibilities The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position may require that employees perform other duties as assigned.

• Manage the Tool room operations and provide Fixtures/tools support to production team.
• Maintain on time delivery of fixtures/Tools to continue smooth operation.
• Prepare and maintain preventive Tool/Fixture maintenance and calibration plant to keep good health of tools/fixtures
• Maintain Fixtures/Tools consumable to avoid production delay.
• Maintain 100% traceability of each Tools/Fixtures to ensure smooth production
• People management to ensure shift wise production support
• Work with supplier to take support for Fixture/tool maintenance.
• Provide technical support to recover fixtures/tools deviations.
• Provide dispositions for fixture non-conformance.
• Maintain reports of the activities of the tooling department and Apprise Management on Regular basis.
• Identify the materials and equipment\xe2\x80\x99s requirement for the functioning of Tooling department and raise request for the same in consultation with Management.
• Develop low cost automation solutions to support productivity and quality improvements.
• Support Robotics and Automations programs for Tubes & Ducts by developing necessary tools and fixtures and participate in projects.
• Calculations and target settings of tools for all current and new processes, support for cost analysis of tools for new projects
• Lead tooling team & guide suppliers on technical topics for new tool development
• Technical supplier assessment for technology & development regarding tooling quality, delivery reliability, problem management in co-operation with procurement team
• Monitoring tooling audits progress at supplier end & timely closure of open topics.
• Process monitoring for timely sampling inspection and production start-up at suppliers together with purchase and Quality team, potential preface of optimizations during development and series.
• Evaluation and modification in tools as suggested by the development department for customer projects as well as of series production.
• Dimensioning and optimization of current serial processes and new processes (tooling and process concepts).
• Evaluation and support of the purchase team for tooling re-locations. Main lead for the Tool buy off of tools at supplier end for new development and Refurbishment.
• Preparation of concept proposals regarding part design and part production regarding available procedures in the market i.e. product workshops. Implement best practices.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS - B Tech/BE / ME/ M-Tech - Mechanical/Production/Tool Engineering EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 years\xe2\x80\x99 Experience of which 5-8 years should have Fixture design, Stamping, Casting & Machining.
• Hands on Experience in Design and Manufacture of tools is a must using UG, CATIA
• Should be well versed with engineering drawings. (GD & T)
• Should have worked for the Aviation / General Manufacturing/ automotive industry.

Preferred to have working experience with Autocad, CAD designs like Catia / Unigraphics.

• Preferred software knowledge with forming technology
• Working Knowledge of Progressive tools, forming tools critical Plastic Injection moulding
• Trouble shooting during Trials is (necessary/must) to support our daily production and Project timings

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes