Deputy Manager - Tooling and Technology

Job Description:Key Responsibilities:- Lead and develop a team of tooling/fixture designers and process/technology engineers (coaching, task allocation, performance follow-up). - Plan and prioritize tooling/fixture and manufacturing technology activities in line with production needs. - Design and develop innovative tooling and fixturing to improve fabrication of subassemblies and assemblies of railway wagons, or any other equipment in heavy engineering. - Develop welding fixtures and Go/No-Go gauges. - Ensure tooling/fixture designs are cost-effective, efficient, safe, and meet all technical requirements. - Design tooling/fixtures primarily in 3D using SolidWorks; create detailed 2D drawings/detailing as required for manufacturing. - Use AutoCAD for shopfloor layout drawings and DXF creation/editing to support manufacturing. - Create and release detailed drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions for tooling and fixtures (including material specifications). - Drive cross-functional coordination with Production, Quality, Design and Supply Chain to implement tooling, fixtures, and process improvements on the shopfloor. - Define and standardize manufacturing processes and work instructions/SOPs for fabrication and assembly activities. - Support new projects and changes through process/tooling risk assessment and implementation planning. - Coordinate with suppliers for tooling/fixture manufacturing: technical clarifications, progress follow-up, deadline control, acceptance and documentation handover. - Provide technical support to manufacturing staff to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues. - Ensure compliance with company standards and quality assurance processes, including calibration/verification of tools and fixtures, inspection of fixtures for defects/wear, and implementation of corrective actions when issues are found. - Provide technical master data inputs for SAP related to tooling and manufacturing technology (e.g., tooling lists, routings/process steps, specifications/documents as applicable).Qualification & Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; Diploma holders may be considered with strong relevant experience. - 8–12 years’ experience in tooling/fixture design and manufacturing technology for heavy engineering/welded fabrication, including minimum 2–4 years of team leadership.

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