Tool Crib Engineer

ICHOR Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Tool Crib Engineer to manage and optimize a manufacturing facility’s tooling inventory, ensuring production lines have the right equipment to minimize downtime while controlling costs. The role blends engineering and logistics across tooling design, procurement, inventory control, and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include implementing standardized tooling, conducting root-cause analysis, and supporting NPI efforts across manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 7–10+ years of tooling development, machining, or precision engineering.
• 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong background in CNC machining (3-5 axis), precision weldment, jig/fixture design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, NX, Mastercam, AutoCAD).
• Experience with FAI/PPAP/SPC and capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management: track, stock, and issue tooling and consumables using Crib Management Software.
• Tooling optimization & design: analyze tools, standardize cutter lists, design custom tooling solutions.
• Quality assurance: inspect returned tools, decide reground/refurbish/scrap.
• Vendor & budget management: source tooling, negotiate prices, track tooling expenses.
• Troubleshooting: root-cause analysis on tooling failures and bottlenecks.
• NPI support: audit and prep for new product introduction across manufacturing.

Skills

CNC Machining

Tooling Design

Leadership

Vendor Management

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

CAD/CAM

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Mastercam

AutoCAD

Job description

A Tool Crib Engineer manages and optimizes a manufacturing facility's tooling inventory. They ensure production lines have the right equipment to minimize downtime while controlling costs. This hybrid engineering-logistics role balances tool design, procurement, inventory control, and technical troubleshooting.

A Tool Crib Engineer manages and optimizes a manufacturing facility's tooling inventory. They ensure production lines have the right equipment to minimize downtime while controlling costs. This hybrid engineering-logistics role balances tool design, procurement, inventory control, and technical troubleshooting.

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Track, stock, and issue tooling and consumables using Crib Management Software. Establish minimum/maximum stock levels to prevent shortages.
• Tooling Optimization & Design: Analyse existing tools, implement standardized cutter lists, and design custom tooling solutions to support manufacturing processes.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect returned tools for wear or damage using presetting equipment (e.g., ZOLLER). Decide if tooling should be reground, refurbished, or scrapped.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Collaborate with purchasing departments to source new tooling. Negotiate prices, manage repair warranties, and track tooling expenses.
• Troubleshooting: Support the production floor by performing root-cause analysis on tooling failures and process bottlenecks
• NPI : Will be responsible to support on NPI including audit & preparation across the manufacturing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling/Die Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in tooling development, machining, or precision engineering.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong background in: CNC machining (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis), Precision weldment, Jig and fixture design, (TIG/MIG/Orbital welding), Semiconductor or high-precision manufacturing environment (advantage)
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, NX, Mastercam, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, materials, GD&T, and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of welding fixtures, weld distortion control, heat treatment, and metrology.
• Experience with FAI, PPAP, SPC, and capability studies.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis (5Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, effective problem-solving and decision-making, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 2,500+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Ichor Systems is an equal opportunity employer (EOO) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 2,500+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Ichor Systems is an equal opportunity employer (EOO) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.