Manager-Design

What makes us strong Our employees in 50 countries worldwide all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our CERATIZIT sites in India are key production and sales locations offering precision tools and services for the automotive aerospace electronics and engineering sectors with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

Join a highly motivated team in India where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design and development of CNC cutting tools including Solid Carbide Indexable and Special Purpose Tools from concept to product launch.

Develop optimized tool geometries and innovative tooling solutions to improve machining performance productivity and tool life.

Collaborate with Production Application Engineering Quality and Sales teams to deliver customer-specific tooling solutions.

Review and approve design drawings specifications and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with quality and engineering standards.

Lead mentor and develop the Design team establishing best practices and driving technical excellence.

Conduct feasibility studies tooling evaluations root cause analysis and provide technical support for customer trials and applications.

Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design manufacturability and efficient production processes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives manage multiple design projects and monitor industry trends to support innovation and new product development.

Maintain engineering records project reports and design databases as per company requirements.

PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering Tool Engineering or a related discipline.

8-10 years of experience in CNC Cutting Tool Design & Development with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Strong experience in designing Solid Carbide Tools Indexable Tools and Special Purpose Tools for metal cutting applications.

Sound knowledge of metal cutting principles machining processes tool geometry carbide grades coatings grinding processes and GD&T.

Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks UG NX AutoCAD or equivalent.

Proven experience in product development project management tooling performance improvement and team leadership.

Strong analytical problem-solving communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP exposure and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices will be an added advantage.

Willingness to travel for customer visits technical discussions and tooling trials as required.

WHAT WE OFFER

International collaboration in an innovative fast-growing company.

Extensive training and professional development opportunities.

Attractive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

Opportunity to work on advanced CNC cutting tool technologies and global customer projects.