Tool Room Planner: Tooling & Production Optimizer

Richi Circuitronix; Mexico; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Richi Circuitronix seeks an experienced Tooling Engineer to lead the planning and manufacturing of tools, ensuring alignment with production needs in Pampanga. You will attend tool design reviews, assess feasibility for the Tool Room, and plan timelines to deliver high-quality tooling on schedule.

You will document tool histories, support 5S workplace practices, and assist in new project tooling from commissioning through to start of production, while maintaining safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing tooling and planning for tool production.
• Ability to attend design reviews and evaluate tool room feasibility and timelines.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles in tooling environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and plan tooling for production, including spares and ancillary parts.
• Attend tool design reviews and follow up on manufacturing progress.
• Evaluate each job for tool room feasibility and estimate completion times.
• Document and update tool history and related records in the Tool Room database.
• Carry out planned maintenance and engineering changes to tools and equipment.
• Conduct quality checks ensuring adherence to standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Tool making

Lean manufacturing

5S

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Project planning

CAD (3D/2D)

Electrical/hydraulic testing

Documentation

Risk assessment

Education

GCSE Level A-C, IVQ Technician certificate, BTech first certificate or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification

Tools

CAD (3D/2D)

Tool Room database

PLM/SDLC tools

Job description

Richi Circuitronix seeks an experienced Tooling Engineer to lead the planning and manufacturing of tools, ensuring alignment with production needs in Pampanga. You will attend tool design reviews, assess feasibility for the Tool Room, and plan timelines to deliver high-quality tooling on schedule.

You will document tool histories, support 5S workplace practices, and assist in new project tooling from commissioning through to start of production, while maintaining safety and cost controls.