Tooling Engineer

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering manufacturer seeks a Tooling Department Manager in Johor, Malaysia. The successful candidate will oversee tooling operations, ensure efficient processes, and negotiate terms with suppliers. This position demands strong project management skills and a minimum of 3 years experience in tooling management. Candidates should possess excellent communication and leadership abilities, and be self-motivated to excel in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in handling and in charge of Tooling department.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and vendors effectively.
• Strong project management skills to ensure projects stay within budget.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all records on tooling utilization and inventory are updated.
• Work closely with production teams to understand tooling requirements.
• Analyze existing tooling processes for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Job description

Founded in 1981, it is a leading precision engineering manufacturer with core competencies in turning, machining, grinding,surface treatments, mechanical sub-assemblies. With a regional footprint and international reach, it has its headquarters inSingapore, and 5 production locations located in China, Malaysia and Vietnam with over 2000 headcount and more than 1000 CNC
equipment. Its customer base is well diversified and globally represented.

Job Description

• Ensure all records on tooling's utilization, inventory and other related report are updated and proper update of the QADsystem
• Work closely with production managers, engineers and other PIC to understand tooling requirements and constraints.
• Assigning jobs to Toolmakers and ensuring that fully support on production needs in place to meet the Planner
  schedule.
• Analyze existing tooling processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate and contribute in cost reduction and productivity programs
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for tooling department and ensure the cost are accurately estimated and controlled
• To ensure all purchased products conform to specify purchased requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and regularly compare costs from different vendors to ensure

Job Requirement

• Minimum 3 years experience in handling and incharge of Tooling department
• Effectively negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms.
• Strong project management skills to oversee tooling projects and ensure they stay within budget.
• Good communication, leadership and people-management
• Self-motivated, result-oriented and able to multi task under pressure and change