Tooling Engineer: Precision Cutting & Tool Data Lead

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

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.