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Tooling Designer (Metal Stamping)

Tooling Designer (Metal Stamping)

Hiredly XSeberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia
6 days ago
Job description
  • A. Tool & Die Design and Development
  • Design new stamping dies, jigs, and fixtures for metal stamping and sheet metal fabrication processes.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, and CAD data to develop accurate tool designs.
  • Utilize CAD / CAM software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for design and simulation of tooling layouts.
  • Review tool design feasibility, manufacturability, and serviceability before fabrication.
  • Create detailed drawings according to ANSI Y14.5 and GD&T standards.
  • B. Tool Fabrication, Assembly, and Maintenance
  • Coordinate with internal toolmakers and external vendors for tooling fabrication, modification, and repair.
  • Conduct tool trials, validation, and fine-tuning to achieve part dimensional accuracy and consistency.
  • Support tool maintenance plans and preventive measures to reduce downtime and extend tooling life.
  • Analyze tool failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • C. Process Optimization and Improvement
  • Collaborate with Production and QA to troubleshoot part defects caused by tool wear or misalignment.
  • Study and improve die performance, part ejection, and tool changeover efficiency.
  • Introduce design improvements to reduce rework, downtime, and tooling costs.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, process stability, and toolingefficiency.
  • Prepare and review tool cost breakdowns, supplier quotations, and cost models to meet project budgets.
  • Develop and update tooling cost forecasts using historical data and product complexity.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) projects with tool cost estimation andfeasibility analysis.
  • Work closely with purchasing and suppliers to ensure cost-effective tooling solutions.
  • E. Technical Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Provide technical advice to designers, engineers, and production teams on tool design and maintenance.
  • Participate in cross-department meetings to ensure tooling readiness aligns with production schedules.
  • Liaise with vendors and contractors on tool fabrication progress and technical compliance.
  • Support QA in dimensional validation and first article inspection (FAI) using CMM / VMM measurement data.

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