Tooling Engineer - Metals

Job Summary

The GE Appliances Tooling Engineer - Metals will be a member of the Metal Stamping Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team. The engineer will assist and support the management and execution of tooling and metal stamping equipment projects, ensuring compliance with standards and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in 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, high-quality, cost-effective tooling and equipment.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are safe, reliable, robust, and designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Aid in 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 trade-off analyses as needed.
• Facilitate or lead the Production Preparation Process (3P) to develop right-sized, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.
• The primary work schedule is the 1st shift; however, occasional support during weekends, 2nd, and 3rd shifts may be necessary.
• Work involves frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Requires the use of safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hard hats.

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).
• We reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
• We foster an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute.
• We strengthen communities where we live and work.
• We reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement.
• We cultivate a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.