Senior Tooling Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a SENIOR TOOLING ENGINEER !! 

Location: i-Park, Kulai

Job ID: 41041

Do you LOVE rewards as much as we do? Do you enjoy the planning, implementation, and communication of Total Rewards Programs? 

Does compensation, sales incentives, global position structures, career frameworks, health and wellness benefits, global mobility, immigration, and M&As - get you out of bed in the morning? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

As our SENIOR TOOLING ENGINEER , you’ll support HID’s success by: 

Summary

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing(option), maintaining, and improving injection molding tools and related equipment. This role requires hands-on operation and maintenance of tooling repair machinery such as CNC milling machines, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machines), surface grinders, lathes, and drilling machines to ensure tooling accuracy and longevity. The engineer actively troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies tooling components to maintain optimal production efficiency and product quality. Collaboration with production and quality teams, along with strict adherence to safety and industry standards, is essential to support continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. This role serves as a key driver in elevating injection molding manufacturing processes to world-class standards through a systematic, data-driven approach focused on continuous improvement, tooling innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Tooling maintenance & optimization
• Monitor the tool performance and implement preventive maintenance program including (MTBF). Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues to minimize downtime and extend tool life.

Process Integration

• Collaborate closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure that tooling solutions are manufacturable, efficient, and aligned with lean manufacturing principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for tooling improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce cycle times, and drive cost reductions through redesign, automation, or material optimization also establishes SOP, WI, analyzes tools condition.

Vendor and Supplier Coordination

• Work with external suppliers and internal fabrication teams to source, manufacture, and qualify tooling components, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with specifications.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of tooling designs, modifications, validations, and maintenance schedules. Ensure tooling complies with company standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols.

Project Management

• Lead or support tooling projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional communication to ensure successful execution.
• Tool readiness for production as per the work order
• Advise other tooling technicians and provide guidelines, including training.
• To take up new responsibilities as and when required to do so.
• Knowledge and hands on, on tooling related machines i.e surface grinding, drilling, EDM, wire cut

Qualifications

• Good understanding of production / tooling equipment and processes- handling injection molding tools.
• Hands-on on tooling and tooling machinery &trouble shooting.
• Should be able to read and understand technical drawings to accurately interpret dimensions, tolerances, materials, and specifications.
• Leadership.
• Innovation & CI support IM- (e.g., automation, material efficiency, or digital/ AI-driven process control).
• Cross-Department Interaction - collaborates with design, QA, NPI, Assembly/Secondary process), system integration team & others related department.
• Good understanding on the improvement tools (Lean tools).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good in problem solving skills.

Education and/or Experience         

• Degree/Diploma/Vocational in tooling engineering or technically related field.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Plastic Injection Molding tooling section with hands on.

Language Skills                   

• Excellent communication skills in English verbally and in writing.
• Able to communicate in Malay language.

Computer Skills     

• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as ProE/AutoCAD(or comparable software related to tooling), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees work primarily in a manufacturing environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Ensure all activities are performed in a manner that does not create unnecessary environmental impacts.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to environmental operational controls and compliance with applicable legal and other requirement.
• Communicate clear roles and responsibility for environmental control.

Work Requirements

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork including international travel; therefore, employee must possess or can acquire a valid passport.
• Must be physically fit.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.