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Senior Engineer - Sheetmetal Tooling

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Flex

Senior Engineer - Sheetmetal Tooling

Chennai, India

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior Engineer- Sheetmetal Tooling based in Coimbatore / Chennai location.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Designing of press tools like as Blanking, Piercing, Restricting, Forming, Bending etc.
  • Leading all activities of tool design & development from conceptual through detail phases, post design support to development, performing: Component feasibility study, involvement in quoting tool cost, designing of die layout, press tools.
  • Responsible for Designing press dies layout and machining fixtures (Mechanical, hydraulic) using SolidWorks/Cre-O (Expert in Modeling, surfacing, sheet metal and drafting).
  • Create 2D drawings of design for manufacturing purposes.
  • Design and detail a broad range of tooling, including progressive dies, and gauges.
  • Create and maintain BOMs, prints and other technical documentation necessary to manufacture.
  • Participate in design reviews, and project coordination and critique Select gauge and type of sheet metal according to the standard.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • BE/ B. Tech (Mechanical/ Automotive / Production), Diploma (Mechanical / Automotive) professional with typically: 4 -12 years of experience in Sheetmetal Design & Manufacturing of Sheetmetal Products.
  • Diploma in Tool and Die making will be added advantage.
  • Experience in Sheetmetal Die design (Progressive, Transfer, Combination, Compound Die & Multiple Die), Manufacturing process and its Materials.
  • Hands on in 3DCAD Software tools and experience in Sheetmetal die design tools such as Solidworks, Cre-O, Logo Press, AutoForm-DieDesigner & etc.,
  • Experience in sheet metal product design for rack cabins, cabinet & product enclosures.
  • Aptitude to work with a multi-functional team to define requirements and suitable metrics for the performance of new products and process.
  • Knowledge & direct experience in NPI operations and manufacturing engineering.
  • Able to perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
  • Experience with Continuous Process Improvement, Kanban and Lean manufacturing principals.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Work with other engineering team members to improve existing design or Process.
Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
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Job Category
Production Engineering

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Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Flex-WD190538
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led