Job openings for Die Tooling Manager in Navi Mumbai

Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Die Tooling professional to lead both Production Tooling and New Product Development (NPD) functions. This role demands strong technical depth, a process-driven mindset, and leadership capability to ensure robust tooling systems, high productivity, and seamless new product launches.
The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end tooling lifecycle management including design validation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, documentation, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
Core Technical Competencies (Common for Both Roles)
• Extensive expertise in:
o Plastic Moulding Tools
o Sheet Metal Toolings
o Precision Dies & Tooling Controls
o Forging Dies
• Strong understanding of tool materials, heat treatment, GD&T, and tolerances
• Hands-on experience in tool trials, debugging, and process stabilization
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and cost optimization
• Strong focus on process-driven tooling management and standardization
A. Die Tooling - Production
Key Responsibilities
• Lead overall management of production dies, moulds, and fixtures
• Implement and drive preventive maintenance (PM) systems for all tooling to minimize breakdowns
• Handle troubleshooting and root cause analysis of tooling issues
• Ensure timely repair, refurbishment, and modification of tools
• Maintain high uptime through effective breakdown management and quick response systems
• Monitor and improve tool life, efficiency, and productivity
• Ensure proper die maintenance documentation including maintenance logs, breakdown records, PM checklists, tool history cards, and modification records
Process & System Orientation
• Coordinate with vendors for tool repair, modification, and development
• Develop and strengthen in-house tool room capabilities
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, and delivery
• Ensure optimal balance between outsourced and in-house tooling activities
B. Die Tooling - New Product Development (NPD)
Key Responsibilities
• Lead tooling development for all new product initiatives from concept to SOP (Start of Production)
• Conduct feasibility analysis in coordination with design and engineering teams
• Oversee design validation, tool manufacturing, trials, and final approval
• Ensure smooth tool trials, debugging, and process stabilization
• Drive adherence to project timelines, quality benchmarks, and cost targets
• Support seamless handover from NPD to production
• Maintain complete tool development and validation documentation including design changes, trial reports, approval records, and lessons learned.