Tooling Engineer Leader

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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/an [Tooling Engineer] located in [Shanghai WGQ].

Reporting to the [Engineering Manager], the [Tooling Engineer’s]  is responsible for stamping tooling strategy and full lifecycle management, driving tooling development, process optimization, and quality improvement.

What a typical day looks like:

• Define and lead sheet metal stamping tooling engineering strategy
• Lead die concept review including strip layout and feasibility
• Lead forming simulation and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Act as technical authority for risk assessment.
• Oversee full lifecycle of die development
• Lead root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions
• Optimize tool design to improve yield, cycle time, and tool life
• Define tooling supplier technical standards and acceptance criteria

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

• Minimum 10~15 years of stamping tooling experience
• 5+ years in technical leadership or team management
• Strong experience in galvanized sheet stamping (1.0–2.5mm)
• Proven experience in enclosure products (chassis, covers, brackets)
• Hands-on experience in progressive, transfer, and single-operation die.
• Experience in developing deep drawing/complex forming molds
• The entire process of mold development (design → manufacturing → trial mold → mass production)

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

• Social Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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