GC PACKAGING SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time R-D Assistant Manager (CNC - Tooling) in Johor - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage R&D activities for plastic packaging products, particularly thermoforming and moulding processes.
• Design and develop products, moulds, and tooling based on customer specifications, drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform 2D/3D CAD design, including product modelling, mould design, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Develop and optimize mould and tooling concepts to ensure functionality, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Oversee tooling development from concept design, fabrication, CNC machining, testing, trials, and improvement.
• Coordinate CNC machining processes such as milling to achieve required tooling quality and accuracy.
• Conduct product and mould trials, troubleshooting, validation, and design improvements to ensure product quality and performance.
• Work closely with production, tooling, quality, and other departments to resolve technical issues and support new product development.
• Support the successful transfer of new products and tooling from R&D to mass production.
• Improve manufacturing processes to reduce defects, material waste, production costs, and lead time while enhancing product quality.
• Manage project timelines, costs, technical documentation, and engineering changes for new product development.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the R&D team.

Technical Scope:

• Plastic thermoforming processes.
• Mould design (vacuum forming, pressure forming, etc.)
• Tooling fabrication and maintenance.
• CNC programming and machining knowledge.
• Material selection (PET, PP, etc.) for packaging applications.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in plastic packaging / thermoforming industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, etc.)
• Knowledge of CNC machining and tooling design.
• Experience in project management and product development lifecycle.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person