3D Modeling Designer

Press Tool Designer – Role & Responsibilities

Role

A Press Tool Designer designs tools (dies) used in mechanical or hydraulic presses to cut, bend, draw, or form sheet-metal components accurately and repeatedly.

Key Responsibilities

• Study component drawings, material specifications, and production quantity

• Select suitable press tool type:

  • Blank tool

  • Piercing tool

  • Bending tool

  • Progressive die

  • Compound die

• Design complete press tool assembly:

  • Die, punch, stripper, guide pillars, die set

• Calculate:

  • Cutting force

  • Press tonnage

  • Strip layout & material utilization

• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models

• Specify tool steel, heat treatment, and tolerances

• Coordinate with manufacturing, tool room, and production teams

• Support tool trials, modifications, and production issues

• Ensure safety, ease of maintenance, and long tool life

Skills Required

• Sheet metal fundamentals

• GD&T knowledge

• CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)

• Press and tooling standards

• Problem-solving & cost optimization

  Jigs & Fixtures Designer – Role & Responsibilities

A Jigs & Fixtures Designer develops work-holding devices to accurately locate, clamp, and support components during machining, welding, inspection, or assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze component drawings and machining process plans

• Design jigs and fixtures for:

  • Milling

  • Drilling

  • Turning

  • Welding

  • Assembly

• Apply 3-2-1 locating principle

• Ensure:

  • Proper location and clamping

  • Repeatability and interchangeability

  • Accessibility for tools and operators

• Design hydraulic, pneumatic, or manual clamping systems

• Prepare detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings

• Select materials and standard components

• Coordinate with CNC programmers and production teams

• Support fixture trials, debugging, and improvements

• Optimize cycle time and reduce operator fatigue

Skills Required

• Machining processes knowledge

• Fixture design principles

• CAD software proficiency

• Understanding of production flow and ergonomics

• Practical shop-floor exposure

Key Difference at a Glance

AspectPress Tool DesignerJigs & Fixtures DesignerMain FocusSheet-metal formingMachining & assemblyTool TypeDies & punchesWork-holding devicesMachinePress machinesCNC, VMC, HMC, weldingAccuracy Depends OnDie precisionLocation & clampingProduction VolumeMedium to very highLow to high

Industries Using Both Roles

• Automotive & EV components

• Aerospace

• Electrical panels

• Consumer appliances

• Heavy engineering

• It is a Full Time Graphic / Web Designer job for candidates with 2 - 6 years of experience.