Tooling Engineer Leader Job Listing at Flex in Shanghai, Shanghai (Job ID WD220027)

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.

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 Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).