Expert, Tooling Preparation Production

Manage the ordering, release, and change control of rework tools, handy tools, clip guns, and other tooling equipment during product changes and new product introductions, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements. Serve as the primary interface between production engineering and suppliers for new tool design, specifications, and delivery. Install, configure, and support the release of foaming and moulding tools, and other innovative tooling solutions (including robotics, AGV, and VR technology) to optimize production processes. Create comprehensive maintenance work instructions for all tool types, conduct training sessions, and coach the maintenance team to ensure proper tool operation, care, and troubleshooting capabilities. Establish and maintain the spare parts database with complete technical information, coordinate the manufacturing or procurement of auxiliary tools and non-standard fixtures, and manage initial spare parts ordering and inventory. Plan and execute construction and modification of assembly facilities according to specifications and standards during product changes and new introductions, ensuring compliant process flow and project schedules. Monitor tool traceability, material status, and validation requirements; implement lessons learned and best practices across the production network; and ensure all technical changes are executed in accordance with drawing and quality management requirements.