Principal Tooling Engineer
Core
Define and uphold company-wide engineering standards for metal stamping tooling and equipment while leading complex tooling initiatives to impact product cost, quality, and factory performance.
Role type
Principal Tooling Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Metal stamping tooling, die components, and manufacturing equipment for appliance production lines.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Metal stamping / Appliance production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tooling procurement, 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo), Die design concepts, Supplier selection, Factory layout development, Lean Manufacturing, Production Preparation Process (3P), Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), Manufacturing Control Plans (MCP)
Preferred skills
Large-scale manufacturing tooling installation, Die change systems, New Product Introduction (NPI) program experience
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, Creo
Responsibilities
Lead tooling and equipment procurement projects from specification through qualification, Drive supplier selection and technical reviews, Ensure tooling reliability and cost-effectiveness to maximize OEE, Serve as liaison between project teams and plant operations, Own critical project metrics including capital budgets and schedules, Mentor and develop junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, technical leader & mentorship
