Principal Tooling Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role As a Principal Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, you will develop and support fabrication of complex technical products and systems. Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs and help the customer understand their problems, develop a solution, and test and implement solutions. You will report to the Manager of Tooling and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite. Technical Leadership Design and develop advanced tooling, fixtures, dies, and jigs. Establish tooling standards, best practices, and engineering methodologies. Provide subject matter expertise in tooling design, materials, and manufacturing processes. Review and approve complex tooling designs and engineering changes. Tooling Design & Development Develop tooling concepts to support new product introduction. Optimize tooling for manufacturability, durability, and cost efficiency. Perform CAD modeling, drafting, and simulation, with the objective of creating technical drawings to support fabrication. Participate in prototyping, testing, and qualification of tooling solutions. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve safety, production efficiency, quality, and throughput. Support causal analysis for tooling-related failures and implement corrective actions. Support continuous improvement initiatives. Support optimization of tool life, maintenance strategies, and cycle times. Project & Program Management Lead cross-functional tooling projects from concept to production launch. Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers. Be the technical lead for complex, high-impact initiatives. Supplier & Vendor Management Work with external partners on tooling fabrication and validation. Ensure supplier quality through consultation. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field 5 + years of experience Experience using SolidWorks for design, drafting and AutoCAD required Experience working with shop floor fabrication, machinist, or tool makers. Knowledge tolerance stack-ups, DFM/DFA, GD&T principles required Experience with manufacturing processes Benefits Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement Paid Vacations and Company Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service Employee Referral Program Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr