Tooling Engineer

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Batu Kawan, Penang is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support our manufacturing teams building advanced products. You will fabricate stamping tools, jigs and fixtures, conduct tool testing, perform first article inspections and coordinate with IPQA to qualify parts.

You will update PM records, assist production on delivery commitments, and drive tool performance improvements through Lean and Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Tool & Die Making is required or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of related experience in tooling/manufacturing.
• Preference for background in medical molding/tooling.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate new metal stamping tools and jigs/fixtures for product assemblies.
• Tool testing and fine-tuning to ensure optimal performance.
• Prepare First Article Sample (FAI) submissions; conduct tool repairs and modifications.
• Set up tools (progressive, compound, stage) to ensure good performance.
• Perform set-up/first-piece/subsequent inspections per standard sheets; liaise with IPQA.
• Maintain PM records and ensure preventive maintenance on schedule.
• Assist production on delivery commitments and provide technical support.
• Evaluate tooling performance and drive continuous improvement (Kaizen).
• Identify frequent tool problems and propose permanent countermeasures.

Education

Diploma in Tool & Die Making

Job description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Tooling Engineer located in Batu Kawan, Penang.

What a typical day looks like:

• Fabricate new metal stamping tool and fabricate Jigs & Fixture for product assemblies
• Tool testing and Fine Tuning to ensure tool performance at optimum level.
• Prepare First Article Sample (FAI) Sample submission Tool repair, maintenance, modification and trouble shooting
• Setup tools (progressive compound and stage) to ensure that they are in good performance.
• Perform set-up inspection, first piece inspection as well as subsequent inspection as required by standard inspection check sheet prior submit to IPQA for approval
• To prepare first article sample and work with IPQC on timely part qualification.
• Update PM record and ensure preventive maintenance carried out on schedule
• Assist production dept on delivery commitments and ensure technical supports.
• Evaluate tooling performance and lead constant improvement program.
• Constantly monitor and optimize tool setting time.
• Listing down the frequent problems of tools and suggesting permanent counter measure.
• Involve in Lay out preparation and design review with tool designers as well as customer.
• Prepare DFM check list and participate in DFM review meeting with customers
• Prepare process mapping and assist product engineers to prepare BOM for new projects
• Design modification of Existing Tools.
• Update drawings and all relevant documents according to our SOP.
• Evaluate quality of the tool & impact of design changes on tool.
• Coordinate PFMEA & perform constent review
• To train and guide Tooling makers, Tool repairers and technicians.
• Assist Program Management on tooling quote requirements.
• Participate in lean& Kaizen activities.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to you by from time to time

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Diploma in Tool & Die Making/ Tool & Die Engineering
• At least 5 years of related experience and/or trade knowledge.
• Preferably should have worked in medical molding / tooling industry

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision Life Insurance Paid Time Off Allowances & Bonuses* AA98 Job Category Production Engineering

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