Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities . Interested in joining us on our journey? We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support high-volume dishwasher manufacturing within the appliance industry. This role is responsible for leading capital equipment and manufacturing process projects that support new product introductions, cost reduction, safety, quality, and plant performance improvements. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on manufacturing experience, strong project execution skills, and the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, suppliers, and plant teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing equipment and processes

Nice To Haves

GE Appliances’ program graduate (SCDP, AEDP or other) strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably in appliance, automotive, or consumer durable goods industries.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or product launch activities.
Experience with capital equipment procurement, installation, and qualification.
Knowledge of assembly processes, metal fabrication, workstation design, and material presentation.
Experience with automation, robotics, or semi-automated manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMA, TPM, OEE, control plans, and process documentation.
Experience driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements in a plant environment.
Prior experience with Creo or SolidWorks or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

Lead capital equipment and tooling projects from concept through specification, supplier selection, design review, installation, qualification, and launch.
Develop and improve assembly and metal fabrication processes to support safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency goals.
Partner with product engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles are incorporated into product and process design.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, quality, and industrial engineering teams to implement robust, safe, and efficient manufacturing solutions.
Design manufacturing equipment and workstations with consideration for ergonomics, material flow, model mix, line balancing, standard work, and in-line quality.
Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, and successful integration into the production environment.
Work with automation and robotics engineers and external suppliers to develop cost-effective automation solutions.
Drive equipment reliability and process robustness to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize downtime.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including control plans, work instructions, and process standards.
Train operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.