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Tooling Manager / Tooling Director (Both roles based in China)


STAFFKING PTE. LTD.
13 days ago
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  • Recruiting for tooling manager x 1 ; tooling director x1
  • 5.5 d
  • Location: Role based in China
  • Industry: Precision Metal/Molding/CNC/Sheet Metal
  • AWS & VB provided
  • Accommodation provided
  • Salary range: $6k - $15k (Based on role & experience)

Core Responsibilities
  • Oversee precision machining of mold parts (wire-cut, grinding, heat treatment, CNC, lathe, etc.)
  • Lead new mold assembly & debugging, ensuring fit, accuracy, durability and stability.
  • Manage mold maintenance, repairs, and life-cycle evaluation.
  • Drive improvement for mass-production molds.
  • Manage a large team (50+ pax) - deployment, training, safety, process discipline.
  • Cross-department coordination for production, purchasing, and new project needs.
  • Improve tooling processes and adopt new technologies.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from strong engineering university (preferably 985/211 in China).
  • Deep expertise in stamping tool manufacturing, especially high-precision molds.
  • Hands-on with high-end CNC and machining equipment (Mazak, AGIE CHARMILLES, etc.)
  • Able to analyze mold problems from first principles.
  • Precision tolerance experience: ±0.005mm, surface finishing Ra0.18.
  • Experience managing a large workshop/team.
  • SAP & Excel proficiency.

2. Tooling Director - Key Focus Areas

Core Responsibilities
  • Lead the entire tooling/engineering function (strategy, budgets, planning).
  • Oversee NPI feasibility, quotations, process route planning.
  • Guide end-to-end new product development (design → machining → secondary ops → assembly → validation → mass production).
  • Technical authority for complex mold design, stamping processes, and hardware manufacturing.
  • Manage large-scale R&D/engineering team (50+ pax).
  • Drive automation projects, SMED improvements, and standardization of mold management.
  • Ensure safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement.
  • Technology scouting & innovation with domestic/international trends.
  • Strong project management, cross-departmental coordination, and lifecycle management.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and above (preferably 985/211); overseas experience is a plus.
  • Mastery in mold manufacturing, stamping, metals, mechanical automation.
  • Proficient in AutoForm, SolidWorks, 3D design.
  • Deep experience with:
    High-speed/servo stamping
    Precision molds (±0.005mm, Ra 0.18)
    CNC, grinding, automation equipment
    SMED & mold lifecycle mgmt (1000+ molds)
  • At least 10 years R&D/Tooling engineering leadership, 5+ years senior management.
  • Able to lead large R&D teams and drive major improvements.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Staffking Pte Ltd (20C0358) | Chong Kar Ming (John) (R21101412)
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JOB SUMMARY
Tooling Manager / Tooling Director (Both roles based in China)
STAFFKING PTE. LTD.
Singapore
13 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Tooling Manager / Tooling Director (Both roles based in China)