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Tooling Snr Manager

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Flex

Tooling Snr Manager

Kluang, Malaysia

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior Tooling Manager located in Flex Skudai.

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Solution the Senior Tooling Manager role is responsible to

What a typical day looks like:
  • Lead the design team and coordinate with Flex CD for new tool design, fabrication, review the DFM with customer
  • Responsible from RQF, Quote, DFM, Tool Design, and Manufacturing to until Tool DPAP done
  • Coordinate with Flex CD design team skills development from them and ensure quality tools delivery
  • Contact point of customer for new tool manufacturing and ECN's implementation during and after tool fabricate.
  • Perform audit/checking functions on critical design changes per procedures and guidelines
  • Responsible for the trouble shooting and servicing of tools those running for the production of the precision components
  • Providing engineering assistance in tooling manufacture, optimization, and commissioning
  • Inspecting finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects, test, repair broken or damaged patterns, modify articles to suit the specifications.
  • Cross verifying 100% manufacturability, tolerance, quality and accuracy of drawing within existing entitlement of lead times
  • Manage, coach and develop a high performing tool room team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
  • Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
  • Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
  • At least 15 years of related experiences in plastic molding tool design and development
  • Minimum 8 years of managerial capacity
  • Good knowledge of MS Office, Auto CAD, UG NX 10 & 11, Mold Flow, Moldex, ,3D/2D drawing, CNC Programming, EDM, Wire-cut
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
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Job Category
Production Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 accessibility@flex.com 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. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Johor, Malaysia
Job ID: Flex-WD189285
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led