Purpose: Responsible for designing, developing, and testing the cutting tools to support production according to customer supplied data and drawing specifications. He/ She oversees the tool data management process and ensures seamless transition of tools from design stage to production.
Key Area of Responsibilities:
Review customer (internal/external) supplied data and drawings to ensure that supplied information aligns with project requirements and standards.
Read and interpret 2D drawings, 3D models with/without PMI, process routing instructions, manuals, and specifications.
Identify cutting tools required for the manufacture of complex machined parts in the most efficient and safe machining process.
Support the machining process in ensuring that the cutting parameter will maximize cutting performance and directly affect the bottom-line profitability of the company.
Maintain and monitor tools data to ensure consistency and quality are within a standard.
Handle workshop feedback and troubleshoot problems relating to cutting tools and programming to ensure parts are produced according to customers drawings specifications.
Drive continual improvement on tool data management system.