Head of Tooling & Production Excellence

Combi-Pack; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Combi-Pack seeks a Tooling Leader to develop and execute the tooling strategy across design, manufacturing, and maintenance. You will lead engineering and technical teams, set standards, and manage budgets to ensure on-time tooling delivery.

You will drive DFx principles, oversee tooling development from concept to production, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to meet quality and cost targets. Robust leadership and deep tooling expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool & Die Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant tooling/manufacturing experience, with significant leadership experience.
• Strong experience in tooling design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or other production tooling relevant to the company's processes.
• Proven experience managing tooling projects, budgets, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, grinding, heat treatment, and tool materials where applicable.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and engineering software.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or structured problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall tooling strategy aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Lead tooling engineering, design, manufacturing, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Establish tooling standards, specifications, processes, and best practices.
• Develop departmental budgets, manpower plans, equipment requirements, and investment proposals.
• Build technical capability through training, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Oversee the design and development of molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other production tooling.
• Review tooling concepts for manufacturability, durability, cost, and production efficiency.
• Ensure tooling designs meet product specifications and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Tooling design

CAD/CAM

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool & Die Engineering, or a related discipline.

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Engineering software

Job description

Combi-Pack seeks a Tooling Leader to develop and execute the tooling strategy across design, manufacturing, and maintenance. You will lead engineering and technical teams, set standards, and manage budgets to ensure on-time tooling delivery.

You will drive DFx principles, oversee tooling development from concept to production, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to meet quality and cost targets. Robust leadership and deep tooling expertise are essential.