Senior Tooling Engineer

haier; Concord (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, located in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our Metal Stamping AME team. You will lead tooling development and NPI initiatives across the enterprise, driving cost reduction, productivity, and safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with die engineering, design for manufacturing, and Lean teams to optimize tooling, equipment, and processes. Occasional travel and a strong emphasis on ergonomics and safety are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience with tooling procurement and die design concepts.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with part design engineers and Die Engineering to develop robust Die Operational Lineups (DOLs) that meet both product and operational requirements.
• Lead and facilitate the Production Preparation Process (3P) to design and implement tooling, equipment, and processes aligned to the full value stream.
• Ensure tooling and equipment designs support right-sized equipment, ergonomic workstation design, optimized material presentation, standard work, and single-piece flow.
• Ensure all tooling and equipment meet industry and governmental Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to prioritize operator safety and usability in all designs.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to align tooling and processes with BoP, Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomic Design, and TPM initiatives.
• Work closely with factory operations and Lean teams to understand value streams and ensure tooling designs support material flow, workstation layout, model mix, and productivity goals.
• Apply the 9-Step Process for tooling and equipment design, engaging Critical Process leaders to ensure robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Develop Manufacturing Control Plans (MCPs) and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCIs) in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Influence product designs by ensuring DFMA principles are incorporated early.
• Contribute technical expertise and lessons learned to strengthen the metal stamping and AME knowledge base and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Tooling procurement

Sheet metal die design

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools (ProE, Solidworks, Creo)

Simulation software (Auto Form)

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.We 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 together,we always look for a better way,and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey? GE Appliances is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our Metal Stamping Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team. This team owns and continuously evolves the engineering standards for metal stamping tooling and equipment across the enterprise. In this role, you will play a key part in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and ongoing product line initiatives—driving cost reduction, productivity, and safe, efficient manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of product design, tooling development, and factory execution in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Position

Senior Tooling Engineer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Partner with part design engineers and Die Engineering to develop robust Die Operational Lineups (DOLs) that meet both product and operational requirements.
• Lead and facilitate the Production Preparation Process (3P) to design and implement tooling, equipment, and processes aligned to the full value stream.
• Ensure tooling and equipment designs support right-sized equipment, ergonomic workstation design, optimized material presentation, standard work, and single-piece flow.
• Ensure all tooling and equipment meet industry and governmental Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to prioritize operator safety and usability in all designs.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to align tooling and processes with Bill of Process (BoP), Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomic Design, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Work closely with factory operations and Lean teams to understand value streams and ensure tooling designs support material flow, workstation layout, model mix, and productivity goals.
• Apply the 9-Step Process for tooling and equipment design, engaging Critical Process leaders to ensure robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Develop Manufacturing Control Plans (MCPs) and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCIs) in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Influence product designs by ensuring Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles are incorporated early.
• Contribute technical expertise and lessons learned to strengthen the metal stamping and AME knowledge base and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience with tooling procurement & sheet metal die design concepts, die components and applications
• Familiarity in 3D CAD (ProE, Solidworks, Creo or equivalent) required

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of simulation software (Auto Form or equivalent) and relevant input parameters
• Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation
• Prior NPI program experience

Working Environment:

• Working environment is both an office and manufacturing environment
• Hours & Weekends: Working off-shift and weekends will be required

Travel

• 20% travel may be required during peak project times for domestic and/or international travel to supplier sites/ plants, etc

Our 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). 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 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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