Process Engineer - Tooling manufacturing

Job Description

Job Summary

- Responsible for tooling lifecycle management including design, in-house manufacturing, optimization, and cost control of cutting tools used in CNC machining processes.

- Focus on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum applications within the automotive industry, ensuring high performance, durability, and process stability.

Roles and Responsibilities

Tool Design & Development

- Design cutting tools (drills, milling cutters, reamers, inserts) for automotive components.

- Optimize geometry, coating, and edge preparation for different materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum).

- Collaborate with process engineering for tool-path and machining strategy alignment.

In-house Tool Manufacturing

Manage and improve internal tool production processes including:

- CNC tool grinding (e.g., SAACKE, TTB or equivalent)

- Edge preparation (brushing, drag finishing, polishing) and tool coating coordination

- Ensure tooling quality, repeatability, and lead-time control.

Tool Localization & Supplier Development

- Drive localization strategy for cutting tools to reduce cost and lead time.

- Identify, develop, and qualify local tool suppliers (including grinding and coating vendors).

- Ensure localized tools meet performance, quality, and durability requirements.

- Lead trials, benchmarking, and validation of local alternatives vs. global standards.

- Collaborate with procurement and global teams to implement localization roadmap

Process Optimization & Cost Control

- Analyze tool performance (tool life, wear mechanisms, failure modes).

- Drive tooling cost reduction initiatives (e.g., regrinding, reuse strategy, supplier optimization).

- Support productivity improvement (cycle time, tool change frequency, scrap reduction).

Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

- Lead root cause analysis for machining issues (burrs, tool breakage, surface defects, instability).

- Implement corrective actions using structured methods (8D, 5Why, Fishbone).

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work with production, quality, R&D, and external suppliers.

- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process development.

- Interface with global teams for best practice sharing.

Qualifications

- Master degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

- 2~3+ years experience in tooling design and manufacturing within automotive or precision machining industry.

- Strong experience in:

CNC machining processes (turning, milling, drilling)

Tool grinding and tool geometry design

Machining of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

Hands-on experience with in-house tool manufacturing setup is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

- Familiar with CAD/CAM tools (NX, SolidWorks, or similar).

- Deep understanding of:

Cutting theory (speed, feed, chip load, tool wear mechanisms)

Tool materials (carbide, coatings, substrates)

Experience with tool grinding machines and programming is a plus.

Data-driven mindset (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools preferred).

- English communication: good in English speaking. Able to communication for technical topics in English

Soft Skills

- Strong problem-solving capability with structured methodology.

- Good communication and coordination skills (cross-functional, international teams).

- Self-driven, result-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.

Preferred

- Experience in fuel cell / precision components / high-volume automotive production.

- Knowledge of cost modeling for tooling.

- Experience with supplier development (e.g., coating, tool vendors).

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Additional Information

• 该岗位内部推荐奖金为人民币5,000元整（仅限博世内部员工申请），具体请参见《博世中国内部推荐政策》

• Internal Referral bonus of this vacancy: RMB 5,000 (Valid only for Bosch associates). For the detailed regulation, please refer to Bosch China Internal Referral Policy