Tool Designer/Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Tooling Engineer located in Batu Kawan, Penang.

What a typical day looks like:

• Fabricate new metal stamping tool and fabricate Jigs & Fixture for product assemblies

• Tool testing and Fine Tuning to ensure tool performance at optimum level.

• Prepare First Article Sample (FAI) Sample submission

• Tool repair, maintenance, modification and trouble shooting

• Setup tools (progressive compound and stage) to ensure that they are in good performance.

• Perform set-up inspection, first piece inspection as well as subsequent inspection as required by standard inspection check sheet prior submit to IPQA for approval

• To prepare first article sample and work with IPQC on timely part qualification.

• Update PM record and ensure preventive maintenance carried out on schedule

• Assist production dept on delivery commitments and ensure technical supports.

• Evaluate tooling performance and lead constant improvement program.

• Constantly monitor and optimize tool setting time.

• Listing down the frequent problems of tools and suggesting permanent counter measure.

• Involve in Lay out preparation and design review with tool designers as well as customer.

• Prepare DFM check list and participate in DFM review meeting with customers

• Prepare process mapping and assist product engineers to prepare BOM for new projects

• Design modification of Existing Tools.

• Update drawings and all relevant documents according to our SOP.

• Evaluate quality of the tool & impact of design changes on tool.

• Coordinate PFMEA & perform constent review 

• To train and guide Tooling makers, Tool repairers and technicians.

• Assist Program Management on tooling quote requirements.

• Participate in lean& Kaizen activities.

• Any other duties that may be assigned to you by from time to time

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Diploma in Tool & Die Making/ Tool & Die Engineering

• At least 5 years of related experience and/or trade knowledge.

• Preferably should have worked in medical molding / tooling industry

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Allowances & Bonuses*

HH39

AA98

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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