Tooling Engineer (Moulds / Tooling / Manufacturing) | Central
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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.
- 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.
What we offer
- 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.
How to apply
Interested? please submit your application to winnie.chen(at)manpower.com.sg
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Tooling Engineer (Moulds / Tooling / Manufacturing) | Singapore Central
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