Manager - Engineering - Forging

Key Responsibilities:

Forging Design & Development

• Lead and manage the engineering function for forging operations (hot, warm, or cold forging).
• Review product drawings and translate them into forgeable designs.
• Oversee die and tooling design in coordination with the tooling department.
• Use simulation software (e.g., DEFORM, QForm, ForgeNxT) to validate and optimize forging processes.
• Support new product development from RFQ to production phase.

Process Engineering & Optimization

• Develop process flow charts, forging sequences, and layouts for new and existing parts.
• Standardize forging parameters (temperature, force, die design, etc.) and implement best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework.
• Work closely with quality, production, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and solve shop floor issues.

Documentation & Quality

• Prepare and maintain process documents (SOPs, work instructions, FMEA, control plans).
• Support PPAP/APQP documentation and customer approvals for new components.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS/IATF standards and customer-specific requirements.

Team & Vendor Coordination

• Lead a team of design and process engineers.
• Collaborate with die/tool vendors, material suppliers, and machinery OEMs.
• Provide technical support to production and training for engineers and operators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Production Engineering
• M.Tech or PG Diploma in Forging Technology (preferred)

Experience:

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in forging engineering, preferably in automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, or industrial sectors
• Hands-on experience in forging simulation, die design, and process optimization

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of forging processes (closed-die, open-die, upset forging, etc.)
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation software (DEFORM, QForm, etc.)
• Understanding of metallurgy, material flow, and heat treatment processes
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills