Tool Room Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Press Tool Room Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both new tool development and old tool maintenance, with a focus on sheet metal components for the automotive industry. As the Press Tool Room Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 8 to 10 individuals, overseeing tooling projects, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs, and optimizing production efficiency. Experience with MISUMI standards, proficiency in designing progressive tools, and familiarity with transfer tools are highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the press tool room, including tooling design, development, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Lead a team of 8 to 10 tool room technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to develop new tooling concepts and enhance existing tool designs.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of press tools, from initial concept and design through fabrication, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with MISUMI standards for press tooling, including familiarity with their catalog, components, and design guidelines.
• Design and optimize progressive tools for efficient production, including strip layout, die design, and tooling fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues, minimizing production disruptions and maintaining product quality.
• Conduct regular inspections and evaluations of tooling equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize tool life.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of necessary materials, spare parts, and tooling components.
• Familiarity with transfer tools is considered an added advantage and may be applied as needed.
• Monitor tool performance metrics, such as tool life, cycle time, and downtime, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in press tooling technology to drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to industry-standard quality control practices, conducting dimensional and functional inspections of press tooling.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to tooling operations, striving for waste reduction and improved efficiency.
• Effectively communicate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders involved in tooling development and maintenance.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software to create and modify tooling designs as per project requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with press tool knowledge (preferred).
• 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in press tooling, with expertise in new tool development and old tool maintenance, specifically within the automotive industry.
• Experience working with sheet metal components is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing a team of 8 to 10 individuals.
• Proficiency in CAD software and knowledge of press tool design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving tooling issues.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical information clearly.
• Previous experience with NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation) certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Email to hrd@balajipress.com / +91 9385935602