Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Tool Design & Development Manager to lead tooling design and development for our newly established Copper Cable Lugs & Sheet Metal Division.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and optimizing tooling for copper terminals, cable lugs, sheet metal components, progressive dies, and press tools. The role requires complete ownership of the tooling lifecycle—from concept design and development to production support and continuous improvement.

The candidate should possess hands-on expertise in:

• Progressive Die Design
• Sheet Metal Tooling
• Copper Component Manufacturing
• Press Tool Development
• 2D & 3D Design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Key Responsibilities

1. Tool Design & Development

Design and develop:

• Progressive Dies
• Compound Dies
• Piercing Tools
• Bending Tools
• Forming Tools
• Copper Lug Tooling
• Sheet Metal Press Tools

2. Engineering Design & Documentation

Prepare and maintain:

• 2D Manufacturing Drawings
• 3D Models & Assemblies
• Tool Layouts
• Strip Layouts
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Tooling Documentation
• Engineering Change Records

3. Product Tool Development

Develop tooling for:

• Copper Cable Lugs
• Copper Terminals
• Sheet Metal Brackets
• Precision Sheet Metal Components
• Battery Lugs
• Busbar Components

Optimize tooling designs to:

• Maximize material utilization
• Improve productivity
• Reduce manufacturing costs
• Enhance tool life and performance

4. Production & Manufacturing Support

• Support tool trials and pilot production.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production-related issues.
• Modify and improve existing tooling for better efficiency.
• Ensure tooling meets production requirements for:
  • Tool Life
  • Productivity
  • Cycle Time
  • Product Quality
• Provide technical support during new product launches.

5. New Product Development (NPD)

• Participate in new product development projects.
• Design tooling for newly developed products.
• Coordinate prototype development and validation.
• Support engineering changes and product improvements.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate closely with:

• Production Team
• Tool Room
• Quality Department
• Design & Engineering Team
• Vendors
• Machine Suppliers
• Procurement Team

Ensure smooth execution of tooling development and production activities.

7. Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor junior tool designers and tool room technicians.
• Review tooling designs and engineering documentation.
• Promote best practices in tooling design and manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the tooling department.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in:

• Progressive Die Design
• Press Tool Design
• Copper Forming Processes
• Sheet Metal Manufacturing
• Stamping Operations
• Tool Design Optimization

Software Proficiency

• AutoCAD (2D Drafting & 3D Modelling)
• SolidWorks (2D Drawings & 3D Modelling)

Experience with other CAD software will be an added advantage.

Engineering Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Tolerance Standards
• Material Selection
• Strip Layout Optimization
• Press Force Calculations
• Tool Steel Selection
• Manufacturing Drawings
• Tool Maintenance

Manufacturing Expertise

• Hands-on experience with power press tooling.
• High-volume sheet metal production.
• Copper component manufacturing processes.
• Ability to independently resolve tooling and production issues.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Tool Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical / Tool Engineering
• Tool & Die Making Certification (Preferred)

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in tooling design and development.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Copper Cable Lug Manufacturing
• Electrical Terminals
• Sheet Metal Stamping
• Progressive Die Manufacturing
• Precision Metal Components
• Electrical Component Manufacturing