Tooling Engineer

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop and test cutting tools based on customer data and drawings. You will oversee tool data management and ensure a smooth transition from design to production.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer data, interpreting 2D drawings and 3D models, identifying tools for complex parts, supporting machining to maximize performance and maintaining data quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering or relevant).
• Experience with using different designing software.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer (internal/external) supplied data and drawings to ensure information aligns with project requirements.
• Read and interpret 2D drawings, 3D models with/without PMI, process routing instructions, manuals, and specifications.
• Identify cutting tools required for the manufacture of complex machined parts in the most efficient and safe machining process.
• Support the machining process to maximize cutting performance and profitability.
• Maintain and monitor tools data to ensure consistency and quality.
• Handle workshop feedback and troubleshoot problems relating to cutting tools and programming.
• Drive continual improvement on tool data management system.

Skills

Tool design

2D/3D drawing interpretation

Tool data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Purpose:

Responsible for designing, developing, and testing the cutting tools to support production according to customer supplied data and drawing specifications. He/ She oversees the tool data management process and ensures seamless transition of tools from design stage to production.

Key Area of Responsibilities

• Review customer (internal/external) supplied data and drawings to ensure that supplied information aligns with project requirements and standards
• Read and interpret 2D drawings, 3D models with/without PMI, process routing instructions, manuals, and specifications
• Identify cutting tools required for the manufacture of complex machined parts in the most efficient and safe machining process
• Support the machining process in ensuring that the cutting parameter will maximize cutting performance and directly affect the bottom-line profitability of the company
• Maintain and monitor tools data to ensure consistency and quality are within a standard
• Handle workshop feedback and troubleshoot problems relating to cutting tools and programming to ensure parts are produced according to customers drawings specifications
• Drive continual improvement on tool data management system

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering or relevant)
• Experience with using different designing software
• Good communication skills