Cutting Tools Applications Engineer: Drive Productivity

Vallen Singapore Pte Ltd (Philippines Branch); Tanauan; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen Singapore Pte Ltd (Philippines Branch) is seeking an Application Engineer to interface with customers and suppliers to specify cutting tool solutions that boost productivity and margin.

You will analyze customer processes, collaborate with sourcing to meet quality targets, provide technical training, and conduct tooling tests while ensuring world-class service and compliance with sourcing policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Profound knowledge in metalworking and CNC cutting tool applications.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and in a team.
• Experience in vendor/supplier management and tooling networks.
• Understanding of EBIT and working capital is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customers’ tooling needs and identify effective tool solutions to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to identify alternate materials and suppliers to meet quality targets.
• Develop tooling operational steps to achieve productivity targets.
• Provide technical training to internal teams and customers.
• Offer technical support and troubleshoot supplier issues to timely resolutions.
• Provide local market insights and competitive intelligence to teams.
• Support new business development with relevant tooling expertise.
• Ensure world-class customer service and compliance with sourcing policies.
• Conduct tooling tests and report on cost savings and performance.
• Visit customers regularly to increase visibility with customers and suppliers.
• Strengthen the company’s position from shop floor to management.

Skills

Metalworking knowledge

CNC cutting tool applications

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Vendor management

Education

Mechanical Engineering (Diploma/Bachelor)

Job description

Vallen Singapore Pte Ltd (Philippines Branch) is seeking an Application Engineer to interface with customers and suppliers to specify cutting tool solutions that boost productivity and margin.

You will analyze customer processes, collaborate with sourcing to meet quality targets, provide technical training, and conduct tooling tests while ensuring world-class service and compliance with sourcing policies.