Tool Management

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

At SKF we are continuously looking to deliver competitive advantages for our customers. By building strong partnerships we better understand the needs of mechanics and end customers, this helps us engineer the right support and solutions around them.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:  Tool Management

Reports To:       Deputy Manager – Tool Manufacturing

Role Type:         Individual Contributor

Location:           Mysore

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Tool Management will be responsible for maintaining different types of tools to enable the production processes within a manufacturing facility to be as efficient as possible. This may include jigs, fixtures, clamps and molds to obtain a more robust, consistently produced part that meets the specification of the customer. Responsible to manage others and have some budgetary responsibilities. Embrace SKF initiatives like SKF Production System, Tooling Management Assessment, EHS while doing every activity in the Factory

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice and support on all aspects of Tool assembly, change over, spare management, design, manufacturing and estimating.
• Support production and engineering with problems related to rubber compression / injection molds, production fixtures, equipment’s etc.
• Supervise/Manage the running and planned activities of the tool room resources and toolmakers, ensuring the tool room is a safe work environment in line with SKF’s health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Support production and engineering to guarantee on-time availability of tools, fixtures, spares etc. to ensure continuous production with maximum OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Develop and implement effective procedural arrangements, by which proposals on new equipment / tooling / design / process can be assessed for their impact in terms of performance, quality and delivery.
• Ensure maximum utilization of all tooling management resources, including IT and database of tool history, tool life, tool maintenance, tool approvals, tool defects, spare availability. Ensure that a live, computerized log is maintained to track these parameters.
• Prepare the budget for all tooling management related investments and drive these investments to committed outcome.
• Ensure that the storage of tools within the department are to the highest standards for 5S, housekeeping, health, safety and environmental aspects.
• Ensure that all stock items, consumables, instruments, tool inserts and spares are organized well, maintaining a defined stock.
• Record, monitor, analyze and improve the tool room productivity and cost efficiency. Ensure that all targets are met for tooling KPI’s.
• Procure new tools as per technical drawings to meet a high level of workmanship thru an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Provide target cost and lead time for new tooling, modifications and repairs.
• Undergo continuous training for self-learning and development.
• Keep up problem solving, analytical mindset. Perform root cause analysis using problem solving tools and resolve problems.
• Derive, implement, monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility, in line with factory KPI’s and targets.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with SKF’s health, safety and environmental policies and ensure that procedures are adhered to the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

Product Industrialization

• New product industrialization as per the agreed norms (Both internal and external customers).
• Innovation to improve the tool life and ensure all the channels run with standard number of tools.
• Bring innovation to reduce the cost and improve operational efficiency. 
• Maintain tool history, to ensure the track and trace of the tool.

Compliance and Safety

• Compliance with the company code of conduct, ethics, policies & statuary and legal requirements. Compliance with Environmental, health & Safety standards in shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies within the production area. Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Knowledge / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or tool & die course from CIPET/NTTF/GTTC.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A portfolio of previous work in mold / tooling related areas is must.
• Expertise in tool design, manufacturing, assembly, change over and maintenance.
• The ability to work independently and to collaborate with others.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is highly recommended.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• A good eye for detail
• The ability and dedication in completing projects on time and to specification.
• 3D CAD modelling and CNC programming skills are preferred (PTC Creo).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or tool & die course from CIPET/NTTF/GTTC
• Certifications in CAD/CAM, quality tools, industrial standard training etc. are added advantages
• field.

Interested candidates can share their resume to sharath.kumar.d@skf.com / sindhu.a.s@skf.com