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Key Responsibilities A. Press Part Design and Feasibility Study customer drawings, 3D data, specifications, material grades, thickness, and GD&T requirements. Develop 3D models and 2D drawings of sheet metal press components. Conduct part feasibility and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) analysis. Evaluate blank development, flat patterns, forming feasibility, bend allowances, springback, and material utilization. Identify potential risks related to wrinkles, cracks, distortion, dimensional variation, and formability. Review critical dimensions and coordinate with customers and internal teams for design clarifications. Incorporate engineering changes and maintain drawing revision control. B. Press Tool Design Design and develop press tools for blanking, piercing, bending, forming, drawing, and trimming operations. Design progressive, compound, and single-operation tools; tandem or transfer tools where applicable. Prepare strip layouts, station sequencing, blank layouts, and material utilization calculations. Design complete tool assemblies, including punches, dies, stripper plates, punch plates, die plates, backing plates, and guide systems. Calculate and verify punch-die clearance, cutting force, press tonnage, shut height, stroke, and relevant tooling parameters. Select suitable tool steels, standard components, springs, guide pillars, bushes, and other tooling elements. Prepare 3D tool assemblies, 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs). Ensure tool designs meet requirements for manufacturability, rigidity, safety, maintenance, and tool life. C. CAD Modeling and Documentation Prepare accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and detailed component drawings using CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent software. Maintain design standards, drawing formats, BOMs, and engineering documentation. Conduct design reviews and verify interfaces, clearances, and assembly feasibility before releasing designs for manufacturing. Use forming simulation software such as AutoForm or equivalent, where available and applicable. D. Tool Development and Tryout Coordinate with the tool room, machining, EDM, wire-cut, grinding, assembly, and press shop teams. Provide technical support during tool manufacturing, assembly, and press tryout. Analyze and resolve tooling and component issues, including burrs, cracks, wrinkles, springback, dimensional deviations, and improper cutting. Modify tool designs based on tryout results and implement corrective actions. Support achievement of dimensional accuracy, stable production, and required tool performance. Coordinate with quality and production teams for sample inspection and approval. E. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Production, Quality, Tool Room, Purchase, Project Engineering, and Customer Engineering teams. Support APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, control plans, and other quality documentation, as applicable. Ensure timely completion of design activities and support new product development projects. Identify opportunities for tooling cost reduction, cycle-time improvement, and scrap reduction. Requirements Technical Skills Required Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping processes and press tool design. Good understanding of blanking, piercing, bending, forming, drawing, and trimming operations. Knowledge of strip layout, die clearance, press tonnage, tool materials, and standard tooling components. Proficiency in 3D modeling, 2D detailing, assemblies, and engineering drawing interpretation. Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional inspection, and manufacturing tolerances. Practical understanding of tool room processes and press tool tryout. Ability to independently analyze design and production problems and implement corrective actions. Experience and Competencies Hands-on experience in both press part design and press tool design. Exposure to automotive sheet metal components and new product development is preferred. Ability to handle design activities from feasibility through tooling tryout. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and coordination skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet committed deadlines. Expected Deliverables Press part 3D models and 2D drawings. Part feasibility reports and manufacturing recommendations. Strip layouts and complete press tool 3D assemblies. Tool component drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs. Design review records and engineering change documentation. Tool tryout support and corrective action reports. Production-ready designs meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets. Overall Responsibility To independently design and develop sheet metal press components and associated press tools, ensuring manufacturability, dimensional accuracy, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and timely project execution from initial feasibility to successful production handover.
