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Oetiker

Manufactures clamps and quick-connectors for vehicles

Tool Manufacturing Process Team

ContractUpdated on 10/23/2026
₹250k - ₹320k/yr
Junior, Mid
Associate's
Posari, India
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsPrecision Machining & Toolmaking

About the job

Requirements
  • A diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Tool and Die Engineering, with 1–3 years of experience.
  • Knowledge of tools and dies, tooling concepts, and tooling terminology.
  • Analytical and theoretical skills to identify tooling issues.
  • Ability to communicate effective and sustainable solutions to the team.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing elements, including 5S, continuous improvement, Kaizen, Kanban, Poka-yoke, process mapping, SMED, SPC, TPM, and value stream mapping.
  • Understanding of engineering drawing principles and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Fundamental knowledge of metallurgy and material science.
  • Understanding and hands-on experience with toolroom operations, including lathes, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, and VMCs.
Responsibilities
  • Determine initial tooling requirements.
  • Establish optimum tooling inventory and usage.
  • Establish effective preventive maintenance to minimize tooling investment and maximize availability and performance; monitor regrinding through the tool room and outside sources, repair, and refurbishment; and reduce overall tooling costs through efficiencies.
  • Set up and operate manual toolroom machines, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and EDM machines.
  • Modify and repair tools, dies, and fixtures to specifications.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
  • Inspect and verify components using micrometres, callipers, height gauges, and other precision tools.
  • Ensure conformance to specifications and maintain strict tolerances.
  • Apply systems and methodologies defined by the Oetiker Production System.
  • Apply continuous improvement methods to improve the implementation of systems and methodologies.
  • Work closely with Production, PPE (Engineering Department), and Quality to define resource and project plans as needed to support production strategies, objectives, and requirements.
  • Discuss with vendors and global entities to procure tooling on time.
  • Inspect incoming tools and spares.
  • Procure spares on time.
  • Arrange timely regrinding of spares and maintain critical spare parts.

About the company

Oetiker supplies high-quality connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and other industrial segments, focusing on ensuring reliable connections for mission-critical parts. Its product lineup includes clamps, rings, straps, and quick-connectors used in powertrain, drivetrain, and medical applications. The company combines products with engineering, prototyping, and testing support to quickly develop comprehensive clamping and connection solutions. With 1,800+ employees across more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker positions itself as a global, long-term partner for leading OEMs. Its differentiators include deep expertise in a broad range of high-end clamps and connectors, combined with hands-on engineering services to tailor solutions and overcome specific clamping challenges. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve reliable connections in critical systems, maintaining trust and continuity as a global supplier.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Horgen, Switzerland

Founded

1942

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AD Plast broadens manufacturing into injection molding and deepens Nordic market access.
  • Aftermarket Kits create recurring replacement demand outside volatile original-equipment programs.
  • The 2026 news page shows active product merchandising and customer-facing commercialization efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Automotive demand concentration exposes Oetiker to OEM production swings and supplier cuts.
  • AD Plast integration can distract management and delay injection-molding synergies through 2026.
  • No 2025-2026 hiring or expansion disclosures signal a quiet, low-momentum operating environment.

What makes Oetiker unique

  • Oetiker, founded 1942, leads high-end connecting solutions from Horgen, Switzerland.
  • November 25, 2024 AD Plast acquisition adds injection molding capability beyond clamps.
  • Oetiker Aftermarket Kits target passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, cooling, and heating applications.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Training Programs