Tooling Manager (Rubber Manufacturing)

Armstrong Industrial Corporation; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial firm in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic and creative individual for the role of Tooling Manager. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in tooling management, focusing on design, procurement, and maintenance of tooling systems. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred. Responsibilities include managing tooling operations, leading a team, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure high-quality production processes. Candidates with lesser experience might be considered for a Tooling Engineer position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in tooling management, including design and procurement.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selection and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Manage tooling operations efficiently and align with company goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Tooling Design (Rubber / Plastic Manufacturing)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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.