Principal Tooling Engineer & Capital Equipment Buyer, Nexus Program

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The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities :  , , and .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Join GE Appliances as a Principal Tooling Engineer & Capital Equipment Buyer supporting the Nexus Program. In this role, you will oversee the total cost, strategy, and relationships with capital equipment and supplier-held tooling suppliers while managing supply chain risk. This position combines expertise in tooling design, project management, and supplier collaboration to bring new products and ideas from concept to completion.

Position

Principal Tooling Engineer & Capital Equipment Buyer, Nexus Program

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead commodity sourcing strategy and manage all aspects of capital equipment and stamping die supplier relationships for assigned commodities and locations.
• Work with tooling suppliers to ensure adherence to industry-standard tooling design practices and GE Appliances Tooling Standards.
• Drive the execution of capital equipment strategy for products and programs and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, operations, and manufacturing specialists.
• Utilize Ivalua RFQ tools and Pugh Matrices to manage negotiations.
• Award business to suppliers via purchasing contracts or implement pricing agreements, bundling purchases when opportunities exist.
• Maintain die build tracking logs throughout scoping, design, build, and qualification for new and modified tools.
• Determine supplier risk and lead mitigation efforts, including preparing Rapid Ratings.
• Review and approve purchase orders, process changes, and resolve supplier issues when escalated.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial terms including price, quality, delivery, risk mitigation, after-sales service, and extended capital equipment warranty.
• Ensure purchase orders and terms meet Finance, Legal, and Sourcing requirements.
• Support EHS initiatives with suppliers, including IS Networld and EHS Standards.
• Ensure agreements and POs provide maximum protection to GE Appliances in the event of a dispute.
• Lead contract reviews with cross-functional representation for higher-risk purchases and manage contracts over $1M using Docusign.
• Provide cross-functional support to internal customers and support NPI initiatives representing Sourcing.
• Support stamping tool and molding prototype sources and approve purchase orders.
• Travel to suppliers as needed during critical NPI timelines or to evaluate supplier viability with the AME and AQE Teams.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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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 a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

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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