Exciting Internship Opportunity: Tool Design Interns | Knorr-Bremse Systems, Pune

Knorr-Bremse Systems for Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd., a global pioneer in braking systems and cutting-edge solutions for commercial vehicles, is pleased to announce an incredible internship opportunity for young, ambitious, and technically driven individuals. We are actively hiring Tool Design Interns to join our growing and dynamic engineering and tooling team in Pune.

This internship is ideal for students or trainees who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Tool Design Institute or specialized training center, and are looking to begin their professional journey with a globally recognized engineering leader. Candidates who have undergone specialized training at leading technical institutes such as Indo-German Tool Room, NTTF, or equivalent Tool Design training schools are strongly encouraged to apply, as your foundation in tooling, engineering drawing, and manufacturing techniques adds great value to this role.

At Knorr-Bremse, innovation, precision, and long-term quality solutions define every aspect of our work. With a legacy of over a century of engineering leadership, the company continues to shape the future of commercial vehicle technology worldwide. This internship offers a rare opportunity to work alongside industry specialists, interact with multiple stakeholder teams, and gain real-world exposure to tool development, supplier handling, and component manufacturing for commercial automotive applications.

About Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader for braking systems and a key player in intelligent, reliable, and energy-efficient systems for commercial vehicles. With a presence in more than 30 countries and over 120 years of operational excellence, the organization continues to drive technological advancements that elevate road safety and transport efficiency.

In India, Knorr-Bremse Systems for Commercial Vehicles focuses on a wide portfolio including braking components, suspension control, powertrain solutions, and related safety technologies that support the commercial vehicle industry. By joining us as an intern, you become part of a culture driven by innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview – Tool Design Intern

As a Tool Design Intern, you will play a key support role in coordinating the complete lifecycle of tooling—from development, follow-up activities, refurbishment, and documentation, to supplier coordination and milestone tracking. This position offers rich exposure for individuals who are passionate about establishing a strong career in tool design, manufacturing, product industrialization, or engineering support functions within the automotive and commercial vehicle sector.

This role is not only about observing; it is about participating actively in the development process—monitoring tools, capturing progress against defined timelines, supporting technical reviews, and contributing to report preparation that influences decision-making and planning across the business.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

During the internship, you will be engaged in a diverse range of highly relevant industrial and engineering activities including:

• Monitoring Tool Development Progress:
  Track and follow up on the progress of new tool development with strict adherence to timeline requirements. This includes reviewing process updates, understanding design modifications, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

• Tooling Activity Reporting & Milestone Tracking:
  Maintain detailed records of each stage of tooling development and report milestone achievements, delays, and risks proactively to internal teams.

• Supplier Visits & Manufacturing Exposure:
  Participate in field visits to supplier facilities to visually review tool production stages, machining status, trials, and quality readiness. This is an invaluable part of learning.

• Supporting Refurbishment and Duplicate Tool Projects:
  Assist in projects requiring refurbishing of tools, life tracking of series production tools, and supporting duplicate tool development to ensure business continuity.

• Tool Lifecycle Documentation & Reporting:
  Prepare structured, data-backed reports that represent the status of all tools under development. This includes tracking, updating, and presenting tool listings.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate actively with internal teams including Purchasing, Supplier Development, Tool Engineering, and Project Management to align tool activities with production targets and sourcing plans.

This role teaches the importance of precision, planning, engineering discipline, and supplier management—all critical skills for anyone aspiring to enter the professional world of tool design and manufacturing.

Skill Requirements & Educational Preference

To excel in this internship, candidates are expected to possess the following background and competencies:

• Candidates from specialized technical Tool Design Institutes such as Indo-German Tool Room, NTTF, or similar recognized training centers are highly preferred due to their specialized understanding of tooling fundamentals.

• Basic knowledge of Tool Design, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes is essential.

• A foundational understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) will be highly beneficial and considered an added advantage.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Passion for learning, willingness to travel for supplier visits, and keen interest in practical exposure to tooling processes.

This internship will provide hands-on experience that supports academic learning with field-based knowledge. It is a perfect stepping stone for students wishing to build careers in Tool Design, Tool Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, or Industrial Engineering.

Why Should You Join This Internship Program?

• Gain real-world exposure to tool design and development processes.

• Work with industry-leading experts and global manufacturing technologies.

• Build hands-on knowledge of supplier coordination and manufacturing flow.

• Strengthen confidence in GD&T, engineering drawings, and production tooling.

• Enhance your resume with a reputed global automotive technology brand.

Learning insights from Knorr-Bremse stay with professionals throughout their careers because exposure to global standards builds sharper judgment, faster decision-making, and world-class engineering discipline.

How to Apply

If you are a student, trainee, or institute placement coordinator interested in partnering for internship opportunities, we welcome your application and inquiries.

📧 Interested students or institutes can contact us at:
deepika.sharma@knorr-bremse.com