Tooling Manager / Designer (Rubber Manufacturing)

Armstrong Industrial Corporation; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Tooling Manager / Designer to oversee tooling operations in rubber manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in tooling management and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include managing tooling procurement, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficiency in CAD and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tooling management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Proficient in CAD and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of tools and equipment in manufacturing.
• Lead tooling team to align strategies with customer requirements.
• Manage tooling operations to adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams to support production goals.
• Develop technical capabilities and identify engineering solutions.

Skills

Tooling management

CAD proficiency

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Tooling Manager / Designer (Rubber Manufacturing)

We are looking for a dynamic and creative person to join our team.

👨🏻🎓 Compulsory - Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineer, Tooling and any related field.

⭐ Experience in Tooling Design (Rubber / Plastic Manufacturing)

▶ Preferably able to communicate with clients in Mandarin

You will play an important role in:

• Responsible for overseeing the selection, maintenance, and management of tools and equipment used in the manufacturing or production processes.
• Lead tooling team to technical account strategies that align to customer business requirements and Company goals.
• Managing all tooling operations efficient, cost-effective, and adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborating with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developing technical capability within the team, Identifying, providing, and facilitating solutions to engineering and technical problems.
• Collaborating with vendor on ways to enhance tooling capability to increase productivity with low cost.
• Manage Continuous Cost Saving Projects to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Participated in the design DFM and testing of prototypes and tooling solutions.
• Manage the budget for tooling expenses, including procurement, maintenance, and repair costs.
• Ensure all tooling practices comply with safety regulations, quality and industry standards.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Provides technical direction and business guidance to tooling team to explore innovative methods for improving team performance and company profitability.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks related to tooling procurement, maintenance, and development.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address tooling issues and optimize processes.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Competence in analyzing performance data to make informed decisions and improvements.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
• Capability to drive innovation in tooling design and processes to enhance production efficiency.
• Managing budgets for tooling expenses, including procurement, maintenance, and repairs.
• Deep understanding of tooling design, manufacturing processes, and materials used in production.

Requirements

• Min. 10 years’ experience in tooling management, including tool design, procurement, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Bachelor Degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Diploma with relevant experience can be considered.
• Proficiency in CAD and other engineering tools used for tooling design and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Lesser experience can be considered for Tooling Engineer position.