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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\nTo 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.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nFabricate new metal stamping tool and fabricate Jigs & Fixture for product assemblies\nTool testing and Fine Tuning to ensure tool performance at optimum level.\nPrepare First Article Sample (FAI) Sample submission\nTool repair, maintenance, modification and trouble shooting\nSetup tools (progressive compound and stage) to ensure that they are in good performance.\nPerform set-up inspection, first piece inspection as well as subsequent inspection as required by standard inspection check sheet prior submit to IPQA for approval\nTo prepare first article sample and work with IPQC on timely part qualification.\nUpdate PM record and ensure preventive maintenance carried out on schedule\nAssist production dept on delivery commitments and ensure technical supports.\nEvaluate tooling performance and lead constant improvement program.\nConstantly monitor and optimize tool setting time.\nListing down the frequent problems of tools and suggesting permanent counter measure.\nInvolve in Lay out preparation and design review with tool designers as well as customer.\nPrepare DFM check list and participate in DFM review meeting with customers\nPrepare process mapping and assist product engineers to prepare BOM for new projects\nDesign modification of Existing Tools.\nUpdate drawings and all relevant documents according to our SOP.\nEvaluate quality of the tool & impact of design changes on tool.\nCoordinate PFMEA & perform constent review \nTo train and guide Tooling makers, Tool repairers and technicians.\nAssist Program Management on tooling quote requirements.\nParticipate in lean& Kaizen activities.\nAny other duties that may be assigned to you by from time to time\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nTypically requires aDiploma in Tool & Die Making/ Tool & Die Engineering\nAt least 5 years of related experience and/or trade knowledge.\nPreferably should have worked in medical molding / tooling industry\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:\nFull range of medical benefits, dental, vision\nLife Insurance\nPaid Time Off\nAllowances & Bonuses*\nAA98\nJob Category\nProduction EngineeringRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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