Methods Manager

• Company Overview

Grans Tech is a premier steel foundry specializing in the production and supply of precision-machined castings. With expertise in handling complex geometries and diverse material grades, we operate with an installed capacity of 350 MT per month and can manufacture castings up to 1000 kg in weight. Our products serve critical industries including valves, pumps, and defense, where reliability and performance are paramount. By consistently overcoming technical challenges and supporting our clients growth, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner across multiple industrial sectors.

• Key Responsibilities of a Methods Manager
• Casting Method Development
• Design gating, raisers minimizing defects such as shrinkage, porosity, and inclusions.
• Pattern & Tooling Management
• Supervise pattern design, modification, and approval processes.
• Collaborate with pattern makers to ensure dimensional accuracy and durability.
• Process Optimization
• Evaluate existing casting processes and implement improvements.
• Introduce advanced technologies and simulation software to enhance efficiency.
• Quality Assurance
• Ensure compliance with metallurgical and dimensional standards.
• Partner with quality control teams to resolve defects and address customer concerns.
• Production Support
• Provide technical guidance during melting, molding, and pouring operations.
• Align methoding practices with production schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Training & Supervision
• Train engineers and supervisors in modern methoding techniques.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety and environmental standards.

In essence, the Methods Manager is the technical backbone of the foundry, ensuring every casting is designed and produced with maximum efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience
• Typically 5–15 years of foundry experience for senior roles.
• Proven expertise in methoding, pattern shop management, tooling, and casting simulation.
• Demonstrated success in reducing scrap, improving yield, and defect analysis.
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in casting simulation software (e.g., MAGMA, ProCAST, AutoCAST).
• Strong knowledge of gating, risering, and feeding systems for steel castings.
• Familiarity with pattern making, molding processes, and steel metallurgy.
• Managerial Skills
• Ability to lead and mentor teams in methoding and pattern shops.
• Experience in production scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively across design, production, and quality departments.