Principal Tooling Engineer & Capital Equipment Buyer, Nexus Program

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The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities:we come togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commodity sourcing strategy and manage all aspects of capital equipment and stamping die supplier relationships for assigned commodities and locations.
• Work with tooling suppliers to ensure adherence to industry-standard tooling design practices and GE Appliances Tooling Standards.
• Drive the execution of capital equipment strategy for products and programs and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D marketing operations and manufacturing specialists.
• Utilize Ivalua RFQ tools and Pugh Matrices to manage negotiations.
• Award business to suppliers via purchasing contracts or implement pricing agreements bundling purchases when opportunities exist.
• Maintain die build tracking logs throughout scoping design build and qualification for new and modified tools.
• Determine supplier risk and lead mitigation efforts including preparing Rapid Ratings.
• Review and approve purchase orders process changes and resolve supplier issues when escalated.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial terms including price quality delivery risk mitigation after-sales service and extended capital equipment warranty.
• Ensure purchase orders and terms meet Finance Legal and Sourcing requirements.
• Support EHS initiatives with suppliers including IS Networld and EHS Standards.
• Ensure agreements and POs provide maximum protection to GE Appliances in the event of a dispute.
• Lead contract reviews with cross-functional representation for higher-risk purchases and manage contracts over $1M using Docusign.
• Provide cross-functional support to internal customers and support NPI initiatives representing Sourcing.
• Support stamping tool and molding prototype sources and approve purchase orders.
• Travel to suppliers as needed during critical NPI timelines or to evaluate supplier viability with the AME and AQE Teams.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business engineering or a related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing program management commodity management or a related role involving negotiating identifying opportunities selecting suppliers implementing contracts or in-depth technical expertise with capital equipment.
• Experience managing new product introductions or product transitions.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues initiate actions and make effective decisions.
• Ability to integrate inputs from multiple functions into actionable plans while balancing competing priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking problem-solving analytical and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines professionally and effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Oracle skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally including rapid response to supplier sites for emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma or equivalent certification.
• 5 years of experience in an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) role at GE Appliances or a similar role involving capital equipment specification and implementation.
• Experience managing outside tool shops and tool development with multiple suppliers.
• Prior sourcing or purchasing experience.

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Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

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