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

• ➢ Bachelor's 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, Creo, 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.
• Vijaya Kumar | Recruiting Team | [email hidden]
• CERATIZIT India Pvt. Ltd