Tooling Engineer Metals
Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
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Job Summary
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
The GE Appliances Tooling Engineer - Metals will be a member of the Metal Stamping Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team. The Metal Stamping AME Team owns and maintains the engineering standards for metal stamping tooling and equipment for the company. The engineer will be responsible for assisting and supporting the management and execution of tooling and metal stamping equipment projects helping to ensure that all tooling and equipment are compliant with standards and executed within the project or program deliverables (safety cost quality and delivery). At times the engineer will be assigned to New Product Introduction (NPI) programs or to product lines projects to drive product cost out and factory productivity. The engineer will be a key liaison between the Metals project team and the plant operation and manufacturing teams; ensuring that plant and project priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered for the area under their ownership.- Utilize the ARGUS system to analyze drawn metal stamp parts.
- Support metal stamping tooling and equipment procurement projects in partnership with senior/principal tooling and advanced development engineers
- Assist with project management specification development using GE Appliances standards supplier selection early supplier engagement and technical reviews
- Support factory layout development and the installation qualification and startup of safe highquality costeffective tooling and equipment
- Ensure tooling and equipment are safe reliable robust and designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Assist with auditing tooling and equipment suppliers to ensure compliance with GE Appliances requirements and standards
- Coordinate process development between part design engineers and Die Engineering to deliver a robust Die Operational Lineup (DOL)
- Support program metrics including manufacturing labor (VLOH) tooling and equipment budgets and part quality; perform tradeoff analyses as needed
- Facilitate or lead the Production Preparation Process (3P) to develop rightsized lean manufacturing tooling equipment and processes
- Ensure all tooling and equipment comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards
- Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to prioritize operator health and safety
- Partner with functional leaders to support Bill of Process (BoP) Lean Manufacturing Ergonomics and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline
- 3 years experience with tooling procurement & sheet metal die design concepts die components and applications
Desired Characteristics:
- GE Appliances program graduate (SCDP AEDP or other) strongly preferred.
- Familiarity in 3D CAD strongly preferred.
- Digital engineering and GD&T experience (Geometric Tolerance and Technology) strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members).
- Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation.
Working Conditions:
- This position may require domestic and international travel for about 15% of the time.
- This position is primarily based in Louisville KY but requires travel to other locations as needed. The primary work schedule is the 1st shift; however occasional support during weekends 2nd and 3rd shifts may be necessary.
- Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
- Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses hearing protectors work boots and hard hats.
- These roles require frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.
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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