R&D Tool & Die Designer (Metal Stamping)

VEGA PRECISION TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kampung Gebeng; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Precision Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd. is expanding and looking for an experienced R&D Tool & Die Designer to strengthen metal stamping capabilities.

You will translate customer ideas into practical die designs and high-quality stamped parts, collaborating with a supportive engineering and production team. You will develop die concepts, design and update die sets, test samples, review specifications, and ensure designs minimise waste and downtime using AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering (Metal Fabrication, Tool & Die, Welding) or equivalent.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop die concepts and layouts for new and existing metal stamping projects.
• Design and update metal stamping die sets to meet customer specifications, quality standards and cost targets.
• Test new samples, analyse issues and recommend design improvements or modifications to the die set.
• Review customer specifications, drawings and technical data, and translate them into accurate, manufacturable designs.
• Ensure design accuracy to minimise material waste, rework and production downtime.
• Revise drawings and layouts to reflect design changes and enhancements.
• Work closely with engineers and production teams to ensure drawings match design intent and can be produced effectively.
• Maintain and update engineering drawings, records and design documentation.
• Use AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar CAD software to prepare and manage all design work.
• Keep up to date with new materials, tooling methods and technologies to continuously improve our die designs.

Skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Vega Precision Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd. is expanding and looking for an experienced R&D Tool & Die Designer to strengthen our metal stamping capabilities. You will be the key person turning customer ideas into practical die set designs and high‑quality stamped parts, working closely with a supportive engineering and production team.

What You Will Do

Develop die concepts and layouts for new and existing metal stamping projects.

Design and update metal stamping die sets to meet customer specifications, quality standards and cost targets.

Test new samples, analyse issues and recommend design improvements or modifications to the die set.

Review customer specifications, drawings and technical data, and translate them into accurate, manufacturable designs.

Ensure design accuracy to minimise material waste, rework and production downtime.

Revise drawings and layouts to reflect design changes and enhancements.

Work closely with engineers and production teams to ensure drawings match design intent and can be produced effectively.

Maintain and update engineering drawings, records and design documentation.

Use AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar CAD software to prepare and manage all design work.

Keep up to date with new materials, tooling methods and technologies to continuously improve our die designs.

What You Need To Have

Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering (Metal Fabrication, Tool & Die, Welding) or equivalent.

At least 2 years of working experience in metal stamping die design or related manufacturing/production operations.

Hands‑on experience using AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar CAD software.

Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and strong sense of responsibility.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well with cross‑functional teams.

Proactive, problem‑solving mindset and desire to create a positive experience for customers and colleagues.

Vega Precision Technology (M) Sdn Bhd a multi national company which involves in producing high precision metal stamped parts for electronic/automotive related industry located in Gebeng Industrial Estate Phase II, Kuantan Pahang.