Principal Tooling Engineer

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

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.

Interested in joining us on our journey

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How Youll Create Possibilities

• Lead tooling and equipment procurement projects from specification development through installation and qualification ensuring alignment with GE Appliances standards

• Drive supplier selection early supplier engagement technical reviews and factory layout development

• Ensure tooling and equipment are reliable right-sized cost-effective and designed to maximize OEE

• Serve as a key liaison between project teams and plant operations ensuring plant priorities and value-stream considerations are fully integrated

• Own critical project metrics including capital budgets schedules quality reliability and labor targets

• Perform trade-off analyses and guide data-driven decisions based on overall business impact

• Support NPI programs and product line initiatives to improve productivity and drive product cost reduction

• Lead and facilitate Production Preparation Process (3P) activities ensuring tooling equipment and processes support the full value stream

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles including single-piece flow standard work material presentation and ergonomic workstation design

• Ensure all tooling and equipment comply with industry and governmental Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards

• Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to prioritize operator safety in all designs

• Collaborate with functional leaders to support Bill of Process (BoP) TPM Lean Manufacturing and ergonomic initiatives

• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to AME knowledge sharing training and process improvement

• Partner with design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) is incorporated into part and tooling design

• Support development of Manufacturing Control Plans (MCP) and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCI)

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines OR graduate of a certified tool & die apprenticeship program

• 7 years of experience with tooling procurement as well as tool & die design concepts die components and applications

• Proficient in 3D CAD (NX SolidWorks Creo or equivalent)

Preferred:

• Experience managing tooling & equipment procurement projects: Including specification development supplier selection technical reviews installation and qualification of tooling / equipment.

• Experience with specification design and installation of tool and die equipment in a large-scale manufacturing environment die change systems and associated processes.

• Prior NPI program experience

Working Environment:

• Working environment will be both an office and manufacturing environment.

• Hours & Weekends: Working off-shift and weekends will be required.

Travel

• 20% travel may be required during peak project times for domestic and/or international travel to supplier sites/ plants etc.

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.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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