Tooling Engineer

Job Description

looking for a senior-level tooling and manufacturing expert who can bridge the gap between product design and mass production for high-end electronic devices (like Surface, Xbox, or similar consumer electronics).

This person must own the entire tooling lifecycle — from early design feasibility, tool design, vendor selection, prototype validation, to full production readiness — while ensuring premium quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency .

Core Responsibilities :

• Tooling & Process Strategy
• Investigate and select the right tooling and manufacturing processes for new product designs (plastics, metals, composites).
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility early with design and industrial design teams.
• Vendor Management & Planning
• Identify, assess, and manage tooling and manufacturing vendors (both domestic and international).
• Review tooling designs, negotiate costs, and ensure on-time delivery for prototypes and production tools.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Lead PPAP and sign-off on new tooling and manufacturing processes for production.
• Support ramp-up to mass production , ensuring yields, cost targets, and quality goals are met.
• Process Optimization
• Continuously improve tooling and manufacturing processes for better yield, reduced cost , and faster turnaround .
• Integrate new finishing and fabrication technologies (PVD, anodizing, NCVM, etc.) into product builds.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to align on design, cost, and manufacturability goals.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise Required

💼 Seniority Level

Senior-Level Engineer