Lead Tooling Design Engineer
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Role SummaryThe Tooling Engineer is a professional individual contributor responsible for the design development implementation and support of tooling jigs fixtures and related manufacturing equipment used in production processes. This role applies in-depth technical knowledge and analytical thinking to execute tooling activities with some autonomy while working within established engineering practices manufacturing standards and business procedures.
The Tooling Engineer partners with production design engineering quality sourcing and other cross-functional teams to deliver practical cost-effective tooling solutions that support product quality operational efficiency and on-time execution. The role also supports troubleshooting continuous improvement and standardization efforts across new and existing tooling applications.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Design develop andmaintaintooling jigs fixtures and production support equipment for manufacturing operations
- Execute tooling projects and technical assignments with some autonomy guided byestablishedengineering standards functional practices and review of results
- Collaborate with design engineering production quality and sourcing teams to ensure tooling solutions meet technical quality cost and delivery requirements
- Support internal and external customers by addressing tooling-related needs and helpingmaintainalignment on timing quality and cost objectives
- Conduct feasibility assessments and cost analyses for tooling designs modifications and improvement opportunities
- Support the installation setup validation and calibration of tooling in the manufacturing environment
- Troubleshoot tooling-related issues such as wear defects malfunctions and process variation and recommend or implement practical corrective actions
- Prepare andmaintaintechnical documentation including drawings specifications 3D models maintenance instructions and tooling standards
- Evaluate materials components and supplier options for tooling applications using technical judgment and established criteria
- Drive improvements to tooling reliability durability safety and cost-effectiveness through continuous improvement activities
- Support current and legacy tooling and fixture applications to ensure ongoing manufacturing performance
- Ensure tooling designs and applicationscomply withsafety requirements quality standards and company procedures
- Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel on proper tooling use maintenance and troubleshooting
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal build standards and tooling best practices
- Apply GD&T principles in tooling and fixture design and review activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or associates in mechanical engineering or design related with a at least 5 years of working knowledge on Part and fixture design.
- Relevant experience in tooling engineering manufacturing engineering mechanical design or a related technical role
- Experience with CAD software and 3D modeling tools
- Ability to read interpret and create engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Demonstrated problem-solving analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a manufacturing environment
- Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience designing tooling fixtures or jigs for manufacturing applications
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes equipment setup and process improvement
- Experience supporting production teams in a shop-floor environment
- Knowledge of materialselection fabrication machining and assembly processes
- Experience working with suppliers and outside tooling vendors
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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