Job Description

Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Tool & Fixture design engineer with strong expertise in Design and Development of Tools and Fixtures for Sheet metal forming, Tube forming, Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Automation. Also, having exposure of Aerospace production processes for Tubes & Ducts like Metal Forming, Metal Joining, Fabrication, Heat Treatment, Machining. Hands on expertise in developing special shop aids, Gauges, low cost automations etc. Strong expertise in CAD and CAM software's, GD&T, design engineering.
Site Overview:
Our Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India's defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India's aerospace ecosystem

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Design and develop tools and fixtures as per TRF and product need, own the wing-to-wing process - TRF to Validation and handover to Production and provide technical support to production team for fixture related issues.
• Prepare and maintain preventive Tool / Fixture maintenance and calibration plant to keep good health of tools/fixtures
• Maintain 100% traceability of each Tools/Fixtures to ensure smooth production
• Work with supplier to take support for Fixture/tool maintenance.
• Provide technical support to recover fixtures/tools deviations.
• Provide dispositions for fixture non-conformance.
• Develop low-cost automation solutions to support productivity and quality improvements.
• Maintain reports of the activities of the tooling department and Apprise Management on Regular basis.
• Support team leader to Identify the materials and equipment's requirement for the functioning of Tooling department and raise request for the same in consultation with Management.
• Support Robotics and Automations programs for Tubes & Ducts by developing necessary tools and fixtures and participate in projects.
• Calculations and target settings of tools for all current and new processes, support for cost analysis of tools for new projects
• Lead tooling team & guide suppliers on technical topics for new tool development
• Technical supplier assessment for technology & development regarding tooling quality, delivery reliability, problem management in co-operation with procurement team
• Monitoring tooling audits progress at supplier end & timely closure of open topics.
• Evaluation and modification in tools as suggested by the development department for customer projects as well as of series production.
• Evaluation and support of the purchase team for tooling re-locations. Main lead for the Tool buys off tools at supplier end for new development and Refurbishment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Hands-on tooling engineer who designs, validates, and maintains production tools/fixtures end-to-end, ensuring reliability, traceability, and fast resolution of issues.
• In-depth knowledge of Tool design & Proficiency in CAD software, including Unigraphics and AutoCAD.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering with specialisation in tool design.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in Tool Engineering with 2 years minimum in the aerospace industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Tool design & Proficiency in CAD software, including Unigraphics and AutoCAD.
• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with preventive maintenance, calibration plans, and full traceability systems.
• Proven capability in fixture non-conformance disposition, deviation recovery, and rapid root-cause/corrective action.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required