Job Description SummaryAs a Manager - Manufacturing Tools & Fixture design you will be at the forefront of aerospace innovation. In this dynamic role, you will design and develop essential tools and fixtures for the manufacturing and assembly of aerospace components, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.Job Description
Company Overview
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Site Overview:
Our Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India’s defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India’s aerospace ecosystem.
Roles Overview:
Manage the Tool room operations and provide Fixtures/tools support to production team
Prepare and maintain preventive Tool/Fixture maintenance and calibration
Maintain 100 traceability of each Tools/Fixtures
Work with supplier to take support for Fixture/tool maintenance.
Provide technical support to recover fixtures/tools deviations.
Provide dispositions for fixture non-conformance and develop low cost automation solutions to support productivity and quality improvements.
Support Robotics and Automations programs for Tubes & Ducts by developing necessary tools and fixtures and participate in projects.
Calculations and target settings of tools for all current and new processes, s
Evaluation and modification in tools as suggested by the development department.
Dimensioning and optimization of current serial processes and new processes (tooling and process concepts).
Preparation of concept proposals regarding part design and part production regarding available procedures in the market.
The Ideal Candidate:
An experienced Tool & Fixtures Design Engineer with a strong Technical background in aerospace Tools & Fixtures design, development, deployment.
Skilled in GD&T, Design Standards, Stage Gate processes, and proficient in using Unigraphics, Catia, AutoCAD and digital tools.
Qualifications/Requirements
BE/B Tech / ME/ M Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Tool Engineering.
8-15 years of experience, with 5-8 years in fixture design, press tool design, machining fixtures, tool calibration, and maintenance.
Hands-on experience in the design and manufacture tools using UG, CATIA.
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings (GD&T) and solid modeling software.
Experience in the aviation, general manufacturing, or automotive industry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train colleagues and operators.
Desired Characteristics
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Strong oral and written communication, persuasive and presentation skills, including executive level communication
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB2
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
