Senior Tooling Engineer
Whirlpool · Marion, OH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Whirlpool (industrial) in Marion, OH. To be successful in this role you will work with our design engineers and various toolshops around the world to lock in a design that meets the needs of the design intent and also meet the needs of the manufacturing plant with regards to standards.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FMEA, Stamping, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$105k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 62%
- ✓ Tooling 51%
- Six Sigma 40%
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- Root cause 36%
- Automation 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Whirlpool
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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responsibilities
will include
- ◆Leading projects to specify/purchase new large stamping dies in support of major program launches
- ◆Leading changes to existing tools to support cost and quality initiatives
- ◆Communicating project updates to all levels of the organization
- ◆Leading toolshop to provide a design that Transforms print tolerances into a repeatable/robust stamping tool
- ◆Maintaining/updating/ submitting project documentation for each new tool. e.g. FMEA, NP stores load sheets, Purchased component listing etc
requirements
- ✓3+ years in tooling space
- ✓Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Preferred skills and experiences
- ✓5 years manufacturing experience
- ✓Experience in Manufacturing
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Background in leading the implementation of new large metal stamping dies
- ✓Experience using 3D software e.g. solid works, pro E etc
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
- ✓Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- ✓Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube .
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About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool , KitchenAid , JennAir, Maytag , Amana, Brastemp , Consul , and InSinkErator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .
The team you will be a part of
The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.
This role in summary
To be successful in this role you will work with our design engineers and various toolshops around the world to lock in a design that meets the needs of the design intent and also meet the needs of the manufacturing plant with regards to standards, expected uptime, etc. Some travel will be required.
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