Tooling Engineering Technical Manager

Tooling Engineering Technical Manager Location: Vietnam An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tooling Engineering Technical Manager to join a leading global manufacturer in Vietnam, where your expertise will be pivotal in driving the development and maintenance of advanced tooling solutions for diversified manufacturing. This role offers you the chance to work at the forefront of metal mechanical parts production, collaborating with talented teams and suppliers to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You will be empowered to share your knowledge, nurture relationships, and contribute to a supportive environment that values open communication and continuous improvement. With flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in an inclusive setting and is passionate about making a tangible impact on both product innovation and operational excellence. * Play a key role in new tooling development and sustaining activities for diversified manufacturing operations in Vietnam, focusing on metal mechanical parts. * Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to training programmes designed to support your professional growth within a knowledgeable and dependable team. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, fostering an inclusive environment where your input is valued and your expertise helps shape industry-leading products.

What you'll do:

As a Tooling Engineering Technical Manager based in Vietnam, you will be entrusted with overseeing the full lifecycle of tooling engineering projects for diversified manufacturing operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with engineers and suppliers as you guide new product introductions from concept through to mass production readiness. You will play a vital part in optimising tooling designs for metal mechanical components, ensuring every aspect—from structure layout to material selection—meets rigorous performance criteria. By leading qualification efforts for new tooling solutions and supporting ongoing production activities with effective troubleshooting strategies, you will help maintain seamless operations while upholding exceptional quality standards. Routine supplier audits will further reinforce your commitment to excellence as you work together with colleagues in an environment that values teamwork, shared learning, and mutual support.

• Participate actively in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes from initial product design review through to finalisation of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), providing expert guidance on tooling, moulding, and mechanical design with a particular focus on metal mechanical parts.
• Conduct comprehensive tooling design reviews alongside Mechanical Engineers (ME) and suppliers to ensure robust tooling structures and stable mass production outcomes.
• Contribute significantly to the optimisation of tooling structures, including layout design, hot-runner systems, texture selection, material choices, and negotiation of lead times to meet project requirements.
• Lead the development and qualification of new secondary tooling solutions, ensuring all deliverables meet stringent quality standards.
• Oversee mass production tooling sustaining activities, proactively troubleshooting issues to maintain consistent output quality.
• Support production lines by resolving abnormal issues efficiently, minimising downtime and ensuring smooth operations.
• Perform routine audits of mechanical parts suppliers across Vietnam to uphold high standards of quality and compliance.
• Engage collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to share best practices, foster knowledge exchange, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.