Tooling Manager (ID:714690)

PERSOL Malaysia; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking a senior tooling leader to drive tooling projects, engineering activities, and tool assembly operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

You will lead a team, oversee design, assembly, and problem solving; coordinate with customers and internal teams on tooling requirements, and optimize manpower, machinery, materials, and equipment usage while pursuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tooling, mold manufacturing, or related manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of tooling development, mold design, and assembly processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling projects from planning through execution and delivery.
• Oversee tool design, assembly operations, and technical problem-solving.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams on tooling requirements and issues.
• Optimize manpower, machinery, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Drive productivity, quality, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve departmental goals and KPIs.

Skills

Tooling development

Mold design

Team leadership

Project management

Quality improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for leading tooling projects, engineering activities, and tool assembly operations to ensure quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery. Drives continuous improvement initiatives, resource planning, and team performance while maintaining high safety and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

Manage tooling projects from planning through execution and delivery

Oversee tool design, assembly operations, and technical problem-solving

Coordinate with customers and internal teams on tooling requirements and issues

Optimize manpower, machinery, materials, and equipment utilization

Drive productivity, quality, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures

Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve departmental goals and KPIs

About you

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in tooling, mold manufacturing, or related manufacturing operations

Strong knowledge of tooling development, mold design, and assembly processes

Proven leadership experience managing technical and operational teams

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

Results-driven with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction