Flex

Manufacturing

ToolingEngineer

Shanghai, China FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Tooling Engineer at Flex. Skills: stamping tooling strategy, full lifecycle management, tooling development, process optimization, quality improvement. Define and lead sheet metal stamping tooling engineering strategy. Lead die concept review including strip layout and feasibility”

What You'll Achieve.

improve yield; improve cycle time; improve tool life

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 10~15 years of stamping tooling experience, 5+ years in technical leadership or team management, experience in galvanized sheet stamping (1. 0–2. 5mm), Proven experience in enclosure products (chassis, covers, brackets), Hands-on experience in progressive, transfer, and single-operation die, Experience in developing deep drawing/complex forming molds, The entire process of mold development (design → manufacturing → trial mold → mass production)

What You'll Do.

Define and lead sheet metal stamping tooling engineering strategy

Lead die concept review including strip layout and feasibility

Lead forming simulation and tolerance stack-up analysis

Act as technical authority for risk assessment

Oversee full lifecycle of die development

Lead root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions

Optimize tool design to improve yield

Define tooling supplier technical standards and acceptance criteria

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth

Process & Methodology

full lifecycle management

Full Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an **[****Tooling Engineer****]** located in **[****Shanghai WGQ****].** Reporting to the **[****Engineering Manager****],** the **[****Tooling Engineer’s****]** is responsible for stamping tooling strategy and full lifecycle management, driving tooling development, process optimization, and quality improvement. **What a typical day looks like****:** * Define and lead sheet metal stamping tooling engineering strategy * Lead die concept review including strip layout and feasibility * Lead forming simulation and tolerance stack-up analysis * Act as technical authority for risk assessment. * Oversee full lifecycle of die development * Lead root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions * Optimize tool design to improve yield, cycle time, and tool life * Define tooling supplier technical standards and acceptance criteria **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Minimum 10~15 years of stamping tooling experience * 5+ years in technical leadership or team management * Strong experience in galvanized sheet stamping (1.0–2.5mm) * Proven experience in enclosure products (chassis, covers, brackets) * Hands-on experience in progressive, transfer, and single-operation die. * Experience in developing deep drawing/complex forming molds * The entire process of mold development (design → manufacturing → trial mold → mass production) **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide** : * Social Insuranc

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