Tooling Engineer

NES Fircroft; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive metal stamping industry is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead the design and validation of stamping tools. The role involves managing the entire tooling lifecycle and collaborating with various teams to achieve high-quality solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, at least 3 years of automotive stamping experience, and proficiency in Autoform and related software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tooling for automotive stamping.
• Experience with multi-national manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proficient in stamping tool development and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, simulation, and validation of stamping tools.
• Conduct simulations using Autoform or UG 3D.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tool & Die Engineering

Tools

Autoform

UG/NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

J-Stamp

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Tooling Engineer

Location: Selangor, Malaysia

Salary: Up to RM13,000/month

Industry: Automotive Metal Stamping & Manufacturing

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the design, simulation, build, and validation of stamping tools for complex automotive components, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective tool solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stamping simulations using Autoform or UG 3D software to develop optimal tool designs.
• Design and develop tooling layouts, fixtures, jigs, QA gauges, and inspection tools.
• Perform blank size estimations and resolve formability issues during tool development.
• Review product designs and define tooling requirements, specifications, and testing plans.
• Manage entire tooling lifecycle: from design, quoting, supplier coordination, build, tryout, to buy-off and crating.
• Optimize tooling for high-mix, low-volume and low-mix, high-volume production environments.
• Evaluate alternative process layouts and tooling concepts for cost and quality improvements.
• Lead design reviews and implement engineering change requests (ECRs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality, suppliers) to ensure tool manufacturability and reliability.
• Maintain thorough documentation: BOMs, PFMEAs, cost estimates, timelines, and lessons learned.
• Ensure stamping dies and processes meet production, quality, and cost targets.
• Mentor technicians and plant personnel on tooling best practices.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tool & Die Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tooling for automotive stamping (progressive, tandem, or transfer dies).
• Experience with multi-national or high-standard manufacturing environments is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in:
• Autoform, UG/NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, J-Stamp
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Strong understanding of:
• Stamping tool development (up to 7.5m dies)
• Fixtures, jigs, and QA gauge design
• Tooling cost estimation and process planning
• Simulation, layout, and try-out processes
• Excellent written and spoken English; Thai proficiency is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented.
• Good communicator and team player, able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel monthly (domestic & international) for supplier support and training.
• High personal integrity and professional maturity.

Bonus Qualities

• Leadership ambition — desire to grow into a senior leadership role.
• Experience in developing tooling quality standards.
• Training capability to guide junior engineers or technicians.

Working Conditions

• Based in Selangor with regular supplier site visits.
• May require extended hours during critical project phases.
• Occasional travel to the USA or other global facilities for tool reviews or training.