Senior Tooling Engineer
Whirlpool Corporation · Marion, OH · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the team
The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.
In this role
To be successful in this role you will work with our design engineers and various toolshops around the world to lock in a design that meets the needs of the design intent and also meet the needs of the manufacturing plant with regards to standards, expected uptime, etc. Some travel will be required.
Responsibilities
- Leading projects to specify/purchase new large stamping dies in support of major program launches
- Leading changes to existing tools to support cost and quality initiatives
- Communicating project updates to all levels of the organization
- Leading toolshop to provide a design that transforms print tolerances into a repeatable/robust stamping tool
- Maintaining/updating/submitting project documentation for each new tool (e.g., FMEA, NP stores load sheets, purchased component listing, etc.)
Minimum requirements
- 3+ years in tooling space
- Manufacturing background preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Preferred skills and experience
- 5 years manufacturing experience
- Background in leading the implementation of new large metal stamping dies
- Experience using 3D software (e.g., SolidWorks, Pro/E, etc.)
Benefits
- Always On Flexibility – autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed
- Sabbatical – four weeks paid leave after every five years of service