Tooling Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 22, 2026.
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Tooling Engineer located in Batu Kawan, Penang.
What a typical day looks like:
- Fabricate new metal stamping tool and fabricate Jigs & Fixture for product assemblies
- Tool testing and Fine Tuning to ensure tool performance at optimum level.
- Prepare First Article Sample (FAI) Sample submission
- Tool repair, maintenance, modification and trouble shooting
- Setup tools (progressive compound and stage) to ensure that they are in good performance.
- Perform set-up inspection, first piece inspection as well as subsequent inspection as required by standard inspection check sheet prior submit to IPQA for approval
- To prepare first article sample and work with IPQC on timely part qualification.
- Update PM record and ensure preventive maintenance carried out on schedule
- Assist production dept on delivery commitments and ensure technical supports.
- Evaluate tooling performance and lead constant improvement program.
- Constantly monitor and optimize tool setting time.
- Listing down the frequent problems of tools and suggesting permanent counter measure.
- Involve in Lay out preparation and design review with tool designers as well as customer.
- Prepare DFM check list and participate in DFM review meeting with customers
- Prepare process mapping and assist product engineers to prepare BOM for new projects
- Design modification of Existing Tools.
- Update drawings and all relevant documents according to our SOP.
- Evaluate quality of the tool & impact of design changes on tool.
- Coordinate PFMEA & perform constent review
- To train and guide Tooling makers, Tool repairers and technicians.
- Assist Program Management on tooling quote requirements.
- Participate in lean& Kaizen activities.
- Any other duties that may be assigned to you by from time to time
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Typically requires aDiploma in Tool & Die Making/ Tool & Die Engineering
- At least 5 years of related experience and/or trade knowledge.
- Preferably should have worked in medical molding / tooling industry
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Allowances & Bonuses*
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