Hiring For AM - Design Development : Mumbai

Job Description: Assistant Manager Design & Development

Company: Manika Plastech Ltd; https://manikaplastech.com/
Department: Design & Development
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Designation: Assistant Manager – Design & Development
Industry: Plastic Manufacturing / Injection Moulding

Job Purpose

To lead and coordinate product design, development, and engineering activities for plastic components, ensuring product quality, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Development

• Develop and design plastic components and products as per customer requirements and specifications.
• Handle new product development (NPD) projects from concept development to final production.
• Prepare and review 2D drawings, 3D models, and product specifications.
• Ensure designs meet functional, dimensional, aesthetic, and quality requirements.

2. CAD Design & Engineering

• Work on 3D modelling and 2D drawings using CAD software such as UG/NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Understand plastic component design principles, including wall thickness, draft angles, ribs, bosses, and shrinkage.
• Coordinate design reviews, engineering changes, and drawing approvals.

3. Tooling & Mould Development

• Coordinate with tool-room, mould manufacturers, and production teams for mould development and modifications.
• Review mould designs and ensure compatibility with injection moulding processes.
• Support mould trials, sample validation, and troubleshooting of design-related issues.

4. Prototype & Validation

• Coordinate prototype development and product testing.
• Conduct design feasibility reviews, tolerance analysis, and dimensional validation.
• Support trial runs and implement corrective actions based on testing and customer feedback.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Tool Room, Purchase, Sales, and customer teams.
• Coordinate with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve design-related queries.
• Ensure timely completion of development projects and engineering changes.