Principal Tooling Engineer
About the role
As a Principal Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, you will develop and support fabrication of complex technical products and systems. Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs and help the customer understand their problems, develop a solution, and test and implement solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership - Design and develop advanced tooling, fixtures, dies, and jigs. Establish tooling standards, best practices, and engineering methodologies. Provide subject matter expertise in tooling design, materials, and manufacturing processes. Review and approve complex tooling designs and engineering changes.
Tooling Design & Development - Develop tooling concepts to support new product introduction. Optimize tooling for manufacturability, durability, and cost efficiency. Perform CAD modeling, drafting, and simulation, with the objective of creating technical drawings to support fabrication. Participate in prototyping, testing, and qualification of tooling solutions.
Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve safety, production efficiency, quality, and throughput. Support causal analysis for tooling-related failures and implement corrective actions. Support continuous improvement initiatives. Support optimization of tool life, maintenance strategies, and cycle times.
Project & Program Management - Lead cross-functional tooling projects from concept to production launch. Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers. Be the technical lead for complex, high-impact initiatives.
Supplier & Vendor Management - Work with external partners on tooling fabrication and validation. Ensure supplier quality through consultation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
5 + years of experience
Experience using SolidWorks for design, drafting and AutoCAD required
Experience working with shop floor fabrication, machinist, or tool makers
Knowledge tolerance stack-ups, DFM/DFA, GD&T principles required
Experience with manufacturing processes
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Education Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program
Why Westinghouse?
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
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