Senior 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

• Partner with part design engineers and Die Engineering to develop robust Die Operational Lineups (DOLs) that meet both product and operational requirements.

• Lead and facilitate the Production Preparation Process (3P) to design and implement tooling equipment and processes aligned to the full value stream.

• Ensure tooling and equipment designs support right-sized equipment ergonomic workstation design optimized material presentation standard work and single-piece flow.

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

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

• Collaborate with functional leaders to align tooling and processes with Bill of Process (BoP) Lean Manufacturing Ergonomic Design and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.

• Work closely with factory operations and Lean teams to understand value streams and ensure tooling designs support material flow workstation layout model mix and productivity goals.

• Apply the 9-Step Process for tooling and equipment design engaging Critical Process leaders to ensure robust repeatable manufacturing processes.

• Develop Manufacturing Control Plans (MCPs) and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCIs) in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Influence product designs by ensuring Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles are incorporated early.

• Contribute technical expertise and lessons learned to strengthen the metal stamping and AME knowledge base and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline

• 5 years experience with tooling procurement & sheet metal die design concepts die components and applications

• Familiarity in 3D CAD (ProE Solidworks Creo or equivalent) required

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of simulation software (Auto Form or equivalent) and relevant input parameters

• Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation

• Prior NPI program experience

Working Environment:

• Working environment is 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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