Senior Tooling Engineer — Medical Molding Tools

Axiom; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Allowances & Bonuses

Job summary

Axiom in Penang is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our advanced tooling team in Batu Kawan. You will lead tooling development, drive process improvements, and ensure high-quality first article submissions for medical molding projects.

Based in Batu Kawan, you will collaborate with production, design, and QA to optimize tool performance, set up inspections, and implement Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing lines. At least 6–10 years in tooling required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Tool & Die Making/ Tool & Die Engineering required.
• At least 6–10 years of related experience and/or trade knowledge.
• Preferably experience in medical molding / tooling industry.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate new metal stamping tool and jigs/fixtures for assemblies.
• Test tools and fine-tune for optimal performance.
• Prepare First Article Sample (FAI) submissions.
• Repair, maintain, modify and troubleshoot tools.
• Set up tools to ensure peak performance.
• Perform set-up and first-piece inspections per SOP.
• Prepare samples with IPQC coordination for qualification.
• Update PM records and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Support production on delivery commitments with technical help.
• Evaluate tooling performance and drive improvement programs.
• Monitor tool setting time and optimize it.
• Document frequent tool problems and countermeasures.
• Involve in layout design reviews with tool designers and customers.
• Prepare DFM checklists and participate in DFM reviews.
• Create process maps and assist BOM preparation for new projects.
• Design modifications of existing tools.
• Update drawings and documents per SOP.
• Assess tool quality and impact of design changes.
• Coordinate PFMEA and conduct periodic reviews.
• Train tooling makers, repairers and technicians.
• Assist Program Management on tooling quotes.
• Participate in lean & Kaizen activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tooling engineering

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Lean / Kaizen

Education

Diploma in Tool & Die Making/ Tool & Die Engineering

Job description

Axiom in Penang is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our advanced tooling team in Batu Kawan. You will lead tooling development, drive process improvements, and ensure high-quality first article submissions for medical molding projects.

Based in Batu Kawan, you will collaborate with production, design, and QA to optimize tool performance, set up inspections, and implement Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing lines. At least 6–10 years in tooling required.