Tooling Engineer (Moulds / Tooling / Manufacturing) - Central

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a motivated Tooling Engineer to support the tooling lifecycle from design through production, ensuring performance and manufacturability. You will work with cross-functional teams, suppliers and production stakeholders to drive tooling improvements and process optimisation.

The role involves tooling design reviews, trials, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives, with occasional travel within the region to supplier and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tooling engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of tooling, mould engineering, manufacturing engineering or related experience.
• Experience with tooling, moulds, dies, fixtures, jigs or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo/Pro-E, AutoCAD).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining tolerances and engineering drawings.
• Exposure to DFM, tooling validation, FAI, NPI or production support is a plus.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills; able to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and improvement of tooling and manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in DFM reviews and provide engineering input during product development.
• Coordinate with toolmakers, suppliers and vendors on tooling fabrication and changes.
• Support tooling trials, FAI, qualification activities and issue resolution.
• Investigate tooling/process issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, NPI and Operations for product introduction and readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement to tooling performance, product quality and efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance and tooling lifecycle management; travel to regional sites as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo/Pro-E

AutoCAD

Job description

Tooling Engineer (Moulds / Tooling / Manufacturing) | Singapore Central

We are seeking a motivated Tooling Engineer to support tooling development, validation, and continuous improvement activities for manufacturing operations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and production stakeholders to ensure tooling performance, quality, and manufacturability.

The successful candidate will be involved throughout the tooling lifecycle, from design reviews and tooling trials to production support and process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and improvement of tooling, moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing-related equipment.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide engineering input during product development.
• Coordinate with toolmakers, suppliers, and external vendors on tooling fabrication, modifications, and engineering changes.
• Support tooling trials, first article inspections, qualification activities, and issue resolution.
• Investigate tooling and process-related issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, NPI, and Operations teams to ensure successful product introduction and production readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance and tooling lifecycle management programmes.
• Travel occasionally to supplier and manufacturing sites within the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool & Die Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2 years or above of relevant experience in tooling, mould engineering, manufacturing engineering, precision engineering, or a related environment.
• Experience with tooling, moulds, dies, fixtures, jigs, or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, Creo/Pro-E, or AutoCAD.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining tolerances, and engineering drawings.
• Exposure to DFM, tooling validation, FAI, NPI, or production support activities will be advantageous.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to regional manufacturing operations and supplier networks.
• Opportunity to work on new product introductions and tooling development projects.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering organisation.