A Tool Crib Engineer manages and optimizes a manufacturing facility's tooling inventory. They ensure production lines have the right equipment to minimize downtime while controlling costs. This hybrid engineering-logistics role balances tool design, procurement, inventory control, and technical troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
A Tool Crib Engineer manages and optimizes a manufacturing facility's tooling inventory. They ensure production lines have the right equipment to minimize downtime while controlling costs. This hybrid engineering-logistics role balances tool design, procurement, inventory control, and technical troubleshooting.
Core Responsibilities
- Inventory Management: Track, stock, and issue tooling and consumables using Crib Management Software. Establish minimum/maximum stock levels to prevent shortages.
- Tooling Optimization & Design: Analyse existing tools, implement standardized cutter lists, and design custom tooling solutions to support manufacturing processes.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect returned tools for wear or damage using presetting equipment (e.g., ZOLLER). Decide if tooling should be reground, refurbished, or scrapped.
- Vendor & Budget Management: Collaborate with purchasing departments to source new tooling. Negotiate prices, manage repair warranties, and track tooling expenses.
- Troubleshooting: Support the production floor by performing root-cause analysis on tooling failures and process bottlenecks
- NPI : Will be responsible to support on NPI including audit & preparation across the manufacturing.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling/Die Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in tooling development, machining, or precision engineering.
- At least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong background in: CNC machining (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis), Precision weldment, Jig and fixture design, (TIG/MIG/Orbital welding), Semiconductor or high-precision manufacturing environment (advantage)
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, NX, Mastercam, AutoCAD).
- Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, materials, GD&T, and tolerancing.
- Knowledge of welding fixtures, weld distortion control, heat treatment, and metrology.
- Experience with FAI, PPAP, SPC, and capability studies.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis (5Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
- Strong leadership and communication skills, effective problem-solving and decision-making, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling/Die Engineering, or related field.
- 7-10 years experience in tooling development, machining, or precision engineering.
- 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Experience with CNC machining (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis).
- Experience in precision weldment, jig and fixture design.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools: SolidWorks, NX, Mastercam, AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, materials, GD&T, and tolerancing.
- Knowledge of welding fixtures, weld distortion control, heat treatment, and metrology.
- Experience with FAI, PPAP, SPC, and capability studies.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis methods (5Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
- Experience with TIG, MIG, and orbital welding processes.
- Semiconductor or high-precision manufacturing environment experience (advantage).
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and multi-project management skills.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
