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Tool Room Manager

Full-time On Site
Nashik
Openings
1 Position
Salary
₹6–12 LPA
Experience
8-12 Years

Required Skills

8–12 years of relevant experience in Tool Room Management / Tool & Die Manufacturing. Strong hands-on knowledge of tool design, manufacturing, maintenance, and development. Experience with press tools, fixtures, and moulds. Strong understanding of tooling manufacturing processes. Compulsory knowledge of tolerance stack-up. Ability to read and interpret engineering and tooling drawings. Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D Modelling. Strong understanding of tool life improvement and maintenance cost reduction. Experience in NPD tooling development and tool proving. Strong manpower planning and team management skills. Good understanding of cost centre operations and resource utilization. Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and execution skills.

Qualifications

Diploma / B.E. – Mechanical

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Tool Room Manufacturing, Design & Maintenance

Manage overall manufacturing, design, and maintenance activities for tools, fixtures, and moulds.

Ensure effective planning and execution of tool manufacturing activities.

Monitor tool performance and implement measures to improve reliability and productivity.

Ensure proper maintenance of tooling equipment and infrastructure.

2. Tool Maintenance & Downtime Reduction

Monitor and reduce downtime associated with press tools.

Identify recurring tooling problems and implement effective corrective actions.

Improve tool reliability and availability to support uninterrupted production.

Drive initiatives to improve tool life and reduce maintenance costs.

3. Tool Room as a Cost Centre

Operate the Tool Room with a strong focus on cost control and revenue generation.

Monitor tooling costs, manpower utilization, machine utilization, and operational expenses.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved resource utilization.

Support revenue generation through efficient utilization of Tool Room capabilities.

4. New Product Development & Tool Proving

Lead concept development and proving of tools for New Product Development (NPD).

Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments during product development.

Ensure tooling projects are completed as per committed timelines.

Support tool trials, modifications, and successful production handover.

5. Tool Design, Drawings & Manufacturing Feasibility

Understand customer requirements and translate them into tooling solutions.

Read and interpret engineering drawings for manufacturing fixtures and gauges.

Apply tolerance stack-up principles during tooling design and development.

Prepare and understand tooling drawings using AutoCAD.

Utilize 3D modelling for tooling development and design validation.

6. Process Improvement & Cost Reduction

Drive continuous improvement in tool life, manufacturing processes, and tooling costs.

Identify opportunities to improve machining, fitting, assembly, and maintenance processes.

Implement productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Monitor results of improvement activities and ensure sustained benefits.

7. Manpower Planning & Team Development

Plan and allocate manpower according to Tool Room requirements and production priorities.

Ensure rated output and optimum productivity from the available workforce.

Monitor team performance and provide technical guidance.

Develop the skills and capabilities of Tool Room team members.

Upgrade at least two team members with new technical skills through training and exposure.

8. Documentation & Progress Monitoring

Ensure appropriate documentation for Tool Room activities.

Track and monitor progress related to Man, Machine, and Product.

Maintain records of tooling development, maintenance, trials, modifications, and improvements.

Provide regular progress and performance updates to Management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Improvement in Tool Life

Reduction in Maintenance Cost

New Product Development Completed as per Commitment

Skill Development / Upgradation of Team Members

Tool Downtime Reduction

Tooling Cost Optimization

Manpower Productivity / Rated Output Achievement

Required Skills

8–12 years of relevant experience in Tool Room Management / Tool & Die Manufacturing.

Strong hands-on knowledge of tool design, manufacturing, maintenance, and development.

Experience with press tools, fixtures, and moulds.

Strong understanding of tooling manufacturing processes.

Compulsory knowledge of tolerance stack-up.

Ability to read and interpret engineering and tooling drawings.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D Modelling.

Strong understanding of tool life improvement and maintenance cost reduction.

Experience in NPD tooling development and tool proving.

Strong manpower planning and team management skills.

Good understanding of cost centre operations and resource utilization.

Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and execution skills.

Qualifications

Diploma / B.E. – Mechanical Engineering.

8–12 years of relevant experience in Tool Room / Tool & Die operations.

IGTR – Tool & Die qualification/training preferred.

Candidates with strong experience in press tool design, manufacturing, maintenance, and NPD tooling will be preferred.

Preferred Knowledge Areas

Tool Design | Tool & Die Manufacturing | Press Tools | Fixtures | Moulds | Tool Maintenance | Tool Life Improvement | Tool Proving | New Product Development | Tolerance Stack-Up | AutoCAD | 3D Modelling | Manufacturing Processes | Cost Reduction | Tool Room Planning | Manpower Planning | Machine Utilization | Cost Centre Management | Documentation | Continuous Improvement

Core Competencies

Manpower Handling | Leadership | Good Communication | Quick Grasping | Technical Problem Solving | Ownership | Planning & Organization | Decision Making | Cost Awareness | Continuous Improvement Mindset | Team Development | Customer Requirement Understanding