CNC Tooling Engineer / Tool Crib Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1.Tooling Inventory Control & Planning

• Maintain accurate inventory records for cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures, spare parts, and consumables.
• Issue and receive tools according to MO, part numbers, and production requirements.
• Monitor tooling consumption, tool life, regrind cycles, scrap status, and replacement needs.
• Conduct tooling receiving inspections and ensure proper storage, labelling, identification, and segregation of tooling.

2. Tool Presetting, Measurement& CNC Setup Support

• Perform tool presetting and measurement using Haimer tool presetters, including tool length, diameter, corner radius, runout, and balancing checks.
• Verify and adjust tool offsets before releasing tools to production.
• Support CNC machine setup activities, including machine preparation, workpiece setup, tool setting, and offset adjustments.
• Support machining operations on 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining centers.

3. Tool& Fixture Assembly

• Assemble cutting tools according to tooling lists and setup requirements.
• Assemble fixtures based on approved engineering drawings and setup sheets.
• Verify fixture orientation, datum alignment, clamping methods, and torque requirements.
• Label fixtures with identification numbers, revision levels, and usage status.
• Prepare tooling and fixture kits for NPI, FA, trial runs, and production activities.

4. Tool Maintenance, Documentation & Housekeeping

• Inspect, maintain, and manage tooling, fixtures, and tool crib equipment.
• Monitor tool condition and coordinate repair, regrinding, or replacement.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, 5S, and safety requirements.

5.Production & Engineering Support

• Support production and CNC teams in resolving tooling and machining issues.
• Trouble shoot tooling, setup, and process-related problems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams on tooling optimization and process improvements.
• Support NPI, machining trials, and First Article activities.

6.Equipment & Machining Support

• Support machining activities involving DMU, YOUJI, Kitamura, Mazak, and other CNC machining centers.
• Ensure tooling and machining activities are performed according to established quality and production requirements.

7. Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise daily tool crib operations and tooling preparation activities.
• Assign and monitor work to support production schedules.
• Train and assess team competency, including equipment certification.
• Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma, Higher Nitec, or Nitec in Mechanical, Precision, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC machiningand tooling experience.
• Able to read engineering drawingsand machining tolerances.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, tool life management, and CNC controls is an advantage.
• Experience operating or supporting multi-axis CNC machining centers is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, good teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with Production and Engineering teams.
• Willing to work overtime or shifts when required.
• Willing to work in the East Region, Changi North Crescent.

Skills

Tool Selection, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Measurement Tools, Inventory Handling, Tools Development, Programming CNC milling machines, shifts schedules, Fabrication Drawings, Tooling, Waste Reduction, Working alongside Product Teams, Ordering Parts, CNC Machine, Job Search, Mechanical Engineering