Principal Tooling Engineer
Core
Manage and execute metal stamping tooling and equipment projects for New Product Introduction (NPI) and product line programs to drive cost out and factory productivity.
Role type
Principal Tooling Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Metal stamping tooling, die equipment, and manufacturing processes for high-volume appliance production.
Domain
Consumer Appliances / Metal Stamping Manufacturing (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ-26986-principal-tooling-engineer-at-haier)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tool & die design, 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo), tooling procurement management, lean manufacturing principles, manufacturing control plans (MCP/MCI), design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), supplier selection and qualification, project metrics management (budget, schedule, quality), HOP/EHS compliance.
Preferred skills
Large-scale manufacturing tooling installation, die change systems, NPI program leadership.
Responsibilities
Manage tool and die equipment procurement from specification to qualification; mentor junior engineers and develop departmental knowledge; own project metrics including capital budgets and labor plans; coordinate design efforts between part design engineers and operations; lead Production Preparation Process (3P) implementation; ensure equipment compliance with EHS standards; apply DFMA and lean principles to workstation and process design.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
