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Senior Mold Design Engineer | Automotive Plastic Injection, SMC amp; Rubber Seal Molds | NX | CATIA V5 | DFM | GD&T

About

Senior Mold Design Engineer with 11+ years of experience in mold design and tooling, including automotive plastic injection molds, SMC (Composites) molds, and rubber seal molds. My experience covers the complete mold design process, from product and DFM review through 3D mold design, detailed drawings, manufacturing support, mold assembly, tryout, and design modifications. I have worked with automotive and international client projects and use Siemens NX, CATIA V5, and CIMATRON for 3D/2D design and detailing. Core expertise: Plastic Injection Molds | SMC Molds | Rubber Seal Molds | Product DFM | Parting Line | Core amp; Cavity | Slides amp; Lifters | Ejection | Cooling | Gating | GD&T | Mold Manufacturing

Location

Pune City

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Work experience

Senior Design Engineer | Injection & SMC Compression Mold Design at Laval Tool and Mould Ltd, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Engineered and delivered 120+ high-precision compression-mold solutions for Tier-1 automotive and heavy-truck giants, including Tesla, Volvo, Freightliner, and Kenworth. Optimized design efficiency by 50% by developing and enhancing a standardized 3D mold component library in Cimatron, significantly reducing turnaround time. Achieved 95% client satisfaction by providing customized, specification-compliant designs for complex automotive interior and exterior trim. Manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), material indents, blockout reports, and draft analyses. Successfully release 3+ complete design packages monthly to meet strict production timelines. Ensure 100% compliance with rigorous automotive quality standards and OEM-specific requirements through detailed manufacturability reviews and cost optimization. Prepared 50+ technical documents and high-level presentations to facilitate seamless cross-functional collaboration and client communication.

AI trainer at micro1, Aug 2026 - Sep 2026 · 1 mo, Remote

Senior Design Engineer | Automotive & Bearing Cage Mold Design at Manu Yantralaya, Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Engineered 30+ high-precision plastic injection molds for ball bearing cages and critical automotive components. Significantly improved first-time tool approval rates and reduced costly trial iterations through rigorous design validation using UG NX and AutoCAD. Led reverse engineering and product design initiatives, applying expert-level advanced surface and solid modeling techniques. Conducted comprehensive design reviews, feasibility studies, and implemented GD&T documentation to ensure seamless mass production and mitigate manufacturing risks. Partnered with manufacturing, tool room, and quality departments to resolve complex issues during tool builds and trials, ensuring peak tooling performance. Supported tool trials, sampling, and mass production activities, identifying and resolving molding defects to maintain high-quality output.

Senior Design Engineer | Automotive Sealing Systems | Injection & Compression Mold Design at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Aug 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Designed and engineered high-precision rubber injection and compression molds specifically for automotive oil sealing. Successfully managed and delivered tooling projects for a premier list of OEMs, including NEI, Suzuki, Mahindra, Tata, Toyota, John Deere, JCB, GM, Honda, and Ford. Developed comprehensive 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using UG NX and AutoCAD. Implemented GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to define exact tolerances, ensuring 100% accuracy in tool manufacturing and assembly. Expertly managed the layout of core/cavities and the selection/assembly of mold base accessories, resin cups, and specialized CNC fixtures. Partnered with manufacturing and process teams to troubleshoot tooling issues in real-time, resulting in improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced scrap rates.

Design Engineer – Automotive Mold Development | ECN | DFM | BOM Management at Motherson Group, Jun 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mold Design & Modification: Lead the design of injection molds for automotive components, managing the full ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process to implement design improvements and client revisions. DFM & Feasibility: Conduct comprehensive DFM (Design for Manufacturing) studies to identify potential molding issues early, optimizing part geometry for production efficiency. Standardization: Utilize MISUMI, DME, and HASCO standard child parts to ensure global compatibility, ease of maintenance, and cost-effective tooling. BOM Management: Create and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), ensuring all components are sourced and accounted for during the build phase. Tooling Coordination: Act as the primary technical liaison for the Tooling Department, following up on-site to oversee mold assembly, trial corrections, and final validation. Software Mastery: Utilize Autodesk Powershape for complex surface modeling and preparing 3D data for manufacturing.

Assistant Design Engineer at Motherson Group, Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, I am a detail-oriented Assistant Design Engineer with a passion for transforming complex concepts into precise manufacturing realities. With a core focus on Injection Mold Design, I specialize in creating high-accuracy 2D technical drawings and robust electrode designs that ensure seamless production flows.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering, Sanskriti University

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Operations Management and Supervision, MIT School of Distance Education