Tooling Engineer

Role & responsibilities

JOB CONTENT

Responsible for tool planning and tool inventory control of Machine shop.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Responsible for tool planning to ensure Nil idle time of machines.

2. Ensure Nil provisions of tools inventory.

Indicative Tasks

1. Responsible for tool planning to ensure Nil idle time of machines.

• Prepare tool requirements based on the monthly production plan.
• Prepare purchase request for tools procurement and follow up necessary internal approvals. Ensure the tools are avialable on time for production in adherence to the plan.
• Identify alternate vendors/suppliers for tools cost reduction without affecting the Quality and process time.
• Regular monitoring of the tools consumption and analyse the Cost Per Component.
• Inspect all the machines on a daily basis to measure the health of tools.
• Identify any defects or weak tools and arrange for the spares to avoid any further damage.
• Co-ordinate with Engineering dept for queries/clarifications on new product tool requirements.
• Ensure any abnormalities are escalated on time and appropriate corrective actions are taken.

2. Ensure Nil provisions of tools inventory.

• Effective planning of tool requirements based on the monthly plan.
• Identify vendors to supply tools with minimal lean time.
• Ensure all the tools are consumed as per the plan.
• Keep a track on the tools consumption on a regular basis and ensure Nil provisions of tools inventory.

Preferred candidate profile

• Machine shop process knowledge
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• CNC Operations knowledge
• Good knowledge in cutting tools