I am Jeevan Naganur, a tool design and plastics molding professional with over 12 years of experience in CAD-driven product and tooling development. I’ve led design teams, managed RFQs, and delivered manufacturable, cost-efficient solutions for overseas clients. My hands-on experience spans 3D surfacing, GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and tooling development for injection molds, along with mentoring engineers to build strong, capable teams. I’m passionate about turning complex requirements into practical, high-quality tooling and product designs. I enjoy collaborating with customers and toolmakers to ensure designs meet stringent standards while driving continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within the team.

Jeevan Fakiresh Naganur

I am Jeevan Naganur, a tool design and plastics molding professional with over 12 years of experience in CAD-driven product and tooling development. I’ve led design teams, managed RFQs, and delivered manufacturable, cost-efficient solutions for overseas clients. My hands-on experience spans 3D surfacing, GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and tooling development for injection molds, along with mentoring engineers to build strong, capable teams. I’m passionate about turning complex requirements into practical, high-quality tooling and product designs. I enjoy collaborating with customers and toolmakers to ensure designs meet stringent standards while driving continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within the team.

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I am Jeevan Naganur, a tool design and plastics molding professional with over 12 years of experience in CAD-driven product and tooling development. I’ve led design teams, managed RFQs, and delivered manufacturable, cost-efficient solutions for overseas clients. My hands-on experience spans 3D surfacing, GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and tooling development for injection molds, along with mentoring engineers to build strong, capable teams.

I’m passionate about turning complex requirements into practical, high-quality tooling and product designs. I enjoy collaborating with customers and toolmakers to ensure designs meet stringent standards while driving continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within the team.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Kannada
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Intermediate
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Intermediate

Work Experience

Manager (Product design and Plastic Tooling) at Astranous Engineering Solution LLP
October 15, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Led end-to-end product and tooling design projects for overseas clients; managed RFQs, feasibility studies, and cost estimations for mold and product development; directed a team of 8 engineers to ensure manufacturability and performance; designed IP65-rated industrial enclosures and 3D prototypes; conducted DFM/DFA reviews to improve quality and reduce rework; oversaw tool trials and part validation; collaborated with customers and toolmakers to align design, cost, and production requirements; drove continuous improvement across projects.
Manager (Plastic Tooling) at Rheomold Engineering Solution LLP
October 11, 2024 - October 11, 2024
Spearheaded client introductions, secured new business opportunities; managed RFQs for injection mold design and development; delivered 100+ mold designs for overseas and domestic clients; led a team of 8 design engineers to meet quality, cost, and manufacturability targets; delivered optimized tooling solutions through DFM, material selection, and prototype validation; designed IP65-rated enclosures and 3D printed prototypes; oversaw tool trials and part validation.
Manager and Design Engineer at Bespoke Solutions Pvt. Ltd
May 17, 2019 - May 17, 2019
Led complete mold design and surfacing from concept to completion; created 3D mold models, water cooling systems, hot runner configurations, and ejection mechanisms; performed DFMEA, DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis; prepared quotes and BOMs; collaborated with offshore teams and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and adherence to customer standards; implemented engineering changes and maintained confidentiality of customer information.
Engineer (Program management) at Motherson Automotive Technology and Engineering (MATE)
October 15, 2017 - October 15, 2017
Plan, execute, and control technical aspects of programs to produce product designs compatible with OEM requirements; established design criteria; developed DFMEA, DVP&R, and DFM studies; provided regular program updates to customers and cross-functional teams; maintained program books and documentation; supported CIP activities and supplier directions; collaborated with designers to provide CAD data and detailed drawings.
Officer-Design Engineer (Tool Design) at Shapers' India Pvt. Ltd
July 8, 2017 - July 8, 2017
Analyzed product designs and specifications to determine tooling requirements; designed jigs, fixtures, and inspection gauges for QC/QA production and assembly; used CAD tools (CATIA V5, UG NX, SolidWorks) to create 2D/3D models; prepared drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions; collaborated with manufacturing to ensure tooling clarity and accuracy; identified tooling improvements, cost reductions, and mentored apprentice toolmakers.
Senior Design Engineer (Tool Design) at Varroc Polymers Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Studied product designs; produced 3D surfaces and 2D drawings for molding components; performed DFMEA, DFA, tolerance stack-up analysis, and GD&T; contributed to tool design for injection molding and coordinated with suppliers to ensure design-for-manufacturing alignment.

Education

Diploma in Tool and Die Making at NTTF Dharwad, Karnataka, India
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
SSLC at Lions English Medium School, Hubli, Karnataka, India
January 1, 2008 - November 13, 2025

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics