BALACHANDRA CHALAWADI
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Senior Engineer - Stamping Process building stamping feasibility, blank layouts, and one-step simulations for RFQ support. Handles Forming Suite checks, process estimations, and technical discussions with customers and tooling suppliers to secure stamping sign-off. Delivered feasibility work for more than 2,500 parts while supporting multiple projects at once.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer -Stamping Process
SKHM INDIA PVT LTD
08.2025 - Current
- Prepare RFI and RFQ stamping sheets, feasibility assessments, blank layouts, and part process estimates for tooling reviews.
- Create one-step and incremental forming simulations in Forming Suite for stamping part validation.
- Prepare RFQ packages, handle supplier data exchanges, and lead technical sign-off with customers and tooling partners.
- Review die designs with suppliers for robotic tandem, transfer, and stamping tools to align manufacturability.
- Support customer and supplier process discussions, resolve stamping sheet issues, and secure process sign-off.
- Assess stamping feasibility across more than 2,500 parts, including more than 1,200 parts simultaneously across JSW projects JMV-60, JMV-61, and JMT-183.
- Develop stamping sheet technical reviews and coordinate necessary modifications through customer and supplier feedback.
Worked as Team Lead in Press Tool Design
PSR TOOLINGS AND STAMPINGS PVT LTD
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Completed [number] design tasks weekly across press tools, fixtures, gauges, and customer revisions.
- Designed press tools, plate-type and casting-type dies, and proto tools to match manufacturing requirements.
- Developed 3D models, wire-cutting 2D data, and GD&T-based details for VMC, CNC, EDM, and wire cutting.
- Reviewed simulation results and stamping process feasibility to refine blank layouts and forming design decisions.
- Prepared BOMs, TPP sheets, RFQ packages, and buy-off documents to support manufacturing and customer approvals.
- Coordinated with customers on DAP changes, issue resolution, and design modifications for checking, welding, and assembly fixtures.
Press Tool Designer
AUTOLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed plate-type and casting-type dies, including automation and manual variants, in CATIA V5 and AUTOCAD.
- Developed proto tools, manufacturing cam designs, and forming simulation studies to support feasibility decisions.
- Created jigs, fixtures, and inspection gauges to customer requirements, then produced 3D models, wire-cutting 2D data, GD&T details, BOMs, TPP sheets, and buy-off sheets.
Press Tool Design engineer
EXCELLENT DIES AND MOULDS
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed press tool designs for plate and casting dies using CATIA V5, AutoCAD, Forming Suite, and MISUMI standards.
- Built 3D models and wire-cutting 2D data for VMC, CNC, EDM, and W/C machining requirements.
- Prepared 2D machining details with GD&T, BOMs, and TPP sheets in Excel for manufacturing handoff.
- Created checking fixtures, welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, and inspection gauges to customer requirements.
Design Engineer
NEWTECH TECHNOLOGY
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Designed stage tools, casting dies, and progressive tools in CATIA V5 and AutoCAD.
- Created 3D models and 2D wire-cut data for VMC, CNC, EDM, and wire cutting operations.
- Prepared BOM and TPP sheets in Excel to support manufacturing release.
- Built jigs, fixtures, and inspection gauges to customer requirements, including checking, welding, and assembly fixture designs.
- Coordinated buy-off preparation, DAP reviews, tooling modifications, and issue resolution with customers.
Tool and Die Making
RENATA PRECISION TOOLING PVT.LTD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed press tools, plate-type dies, and casting dies for automation and manual applications.
- Developed 3D models and 2D detailing with GD&T for machining and wire cutting accuracy.
- Created jigs, fixtures, and inspection gauges to customer requirements for checking and assembly work.
- Reviewed simulation results, stamping process feasibility, and blank layout development to support die design review.
- Prepared BOM, TPP, and buy-off sheets in Excel and coordinated customer modifications and issue resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Puttur
Mangalore01-2016
Diploma - tool and die making
GTTC Koodalasangam
01-2012
SSLC - undefined
government high school
Nagarabetta01-2008
Skills
Press tool design
Manufacturing cam design
Proto tool design
Assembly fixture design
Fixture manufacturing process knowledge
Stamping process feasibility
Blank layout development
Die design review
RFQ package preparation
Forming simulation
DECLARATION
I consider myself familiar with mechanical design and analysis aspects. I am also confident of my ability to work in a team at any place. I hereby confirm that the above details furnished are true to my knowledge. Thank you, Place: Pune Date
EXPERIENCE
- Total 11-year Experience.
- 1 year in Die Making.
- 1 year as a Fixture design engineer. (Fixture Design)
- 8 years in Design engineer. (Press Tool Design)
- 1 year in Stamping and Process Engineer (Senior Engineer)
Timeline
Senior Engineer -Stamping Process
SKHM INDIA PVT LTD
08.2025 - Current
Worked as Team Lead in Press Tool Design
PSR TOOLINGS AND STAMPINGS PVT LTD
08.2022 - 08.2025
Press Tool Designer
AUTOLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
08.2021 - 08.2022
Press Tool Design engineer
EXCELLENT DIES AND MOULDS
04.2018 - 07.2021
Design Engineer
NEWTECH TECHNOLOGY
04.2017 - 04.2018
Tool and Die Making
RENATA PRECISION TOOLING PVT.LTD
01.2011 - 01.2012
SSLC - undefined
government high school
Diploma - tool and die making
GTTC Koodalasangam
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Puttur