Tooling General Manager (Based in Fujian)

Shenzhen Permanent RMB800,000 - RMB1,000,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Tooling General Manager to manage the overall tooling strategy, engineering execution, and operational excellence across plastic and metal tooling functions.This role will be in charge of building high-performing teams, optimising tooling processes, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective tooling solutions aligned with global customer standards.
  • Manage a full-function tooling organisation
  • A sizeable ODM platform with strong international exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established OEM/ODM manufacturing group serving global consumer electronics brands. With strong engineering capabilities and an international customer base, the business is continuously expanding its tooling and manufacturing capabilities to ensure global growth.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end tooling operations, including plastic injection moulds and metal tooling (stamping, die-casting, etc.)
  • Drive tooling design, development, validation, and mass production
  • Establish and optimise tooling engineering standards, processes
  • Work closely with R&D, NPI, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product industrialisation
  • Improve cycle time, tooling lifetime, and cost efficiency
  • Build and develop a strong tooling engineering and management team
  • Interface with global customers and technical discussions, project reviews, and issue resolution
  • Manage continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digitalisation)
  • Ensure compliance with international quality standards and customer expectations

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
  • 15+ years experience in tooling / manufacturing, with solid exposure to both plastic injection and metal processes
  • Proven experience managing large-scale tooling teams in an OEM/ODM environment
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Injection moulding tooling
    • Metal stamping / die-casting tooling
    • DFM / tooling design and process optimisation
  • Experience in international consumer electronics customers is a must
  • Strong business acumen with experience in cost control and operational management
  • Fluent English for business communication
  • Preferred: Southeast Asia background or experience (cultural adaptability and international exposure)

What's on Offer

LocationFujian Province, ChinaCompensationRMB 1,000,000 annually (negotiable based on experience)Why Join

  • Strategic role with high visibility to global customers
  • Work within a stable ODM platform
  • Chance to shape next-generation tooling capabilities for consumer electronics manufacturing
Contact
Lily Wen
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037751
Phone number
+8675536350520

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shenzhen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lily Wen
Consultant phone
+8675536350520
Job Reference
JN-062026-7037751

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