Deputy Manager - Tooling & Technology

Role & 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).

Preferred candidate profile

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; Diploma holders may be considered with strong relevant experience.
• 812 years experience in tooling/fixture design and manufacturing technology for heavy engineering/welded fabrication, including minimum 2–4 years of team leadership.

Technical Competencies:

• Must have strong 3D modelling and 2D drawing/detailing skills.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and tool design principles.
• Familiarity with heavy engineering equipment (railway wagon fabrication preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various departments.
• Proven team leadership experience in tooling/fixture design and manufacturing/process technology.
• Understanding of locating/clamping principles and dimensional control in welded fabrication.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• English is mandatory (written and spoken) as we operate in an international environment.