Tooling Engineer

Objectives of the function:

• To design, develop, validate, and improve production tooling, jigs, and fixtures through robust engineering methods, ensuring manufacturing performance, ergonomics, safety, and cost efficiency.
• To reverse-engineer existing tools where documentation is missing or incomplete, and generate complete 3D/2D datasets for manufacturing.
  
  Mission & Task :
• Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and assembly aids.
• Conduct criticality assessment for jigs & fixtures.
• Perform reverse engineering of existing tooling: measurements, 3D scanning interpretation, redesign, and documentation.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5/V6 and/or SolidWorks.
• Conduct tolerance analyses, GD&T application, and functional studies.
• Support tooling fabrication, commissioning, and shop-floor validation.
• Perform tooling functional trials and capability checks.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage tooling projects (planning, cost, supplier interface).
• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen, SMED).
• Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, routing sheets, and validation reports.
• Strong mechanical design capability
• High proficiency in CATIA and/or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, welding)
• Reverse engineering know-how (measurement, scan data interpretation)
• Understanding of GD&T, ISO standards, and technical drawing rules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Shop-floor practicality and hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously
• Good communication and teamwork abilities