Principal Design Engineer – Thermal Systems COE

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

22d

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 a highly motivated Principal Design Engineer – Thermal Systems who is interested in leading the development, evaluation, and execution of projects within refrigeration technology

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
7 or more years of engineering experience
Willingness to travel up to 15% to ensure program success and ability to hold off work hour conference calls with global suppliers
Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products and ability to grasp new systems quickly
Strong project management and analytical/problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate/implement solutions
Self-starting leader with excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills
Experience with thermal systems and algorithm development

Nice To Haves

Certified Reliability Practitioner or other quality certification
Experience with Creo CAD software
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience working with global teams

Responsibilities

Function as an engineering leader responsible for developing optimized solutions around cost, quality, and performance within the Refrigeration Technology team.
Lead execution of changes through the NPI and C-change process for refrigeration products
Develop design plans, project schedules, and evaluation plans required for successful project execution
Develop and improve control algorithms for refrigerator platforms.
Utilize data analysis tools to review control performance and develop parameters to meet consumer expectations.
Conduct testing, validation, and verification on products, ensuring they meet conformance specifications.
Analyze and interpret test data, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to product design, manufacturing, or field quality for refrigeration products
Support yield and scrap projects in the factories related to thermal systems
Work with the software team to integrate parametric updates into software releases
Own and maintain design documentation for all concepts, prototypes, and production configurations
Lead less experienced engineers on fundamental problem-solving techniques, engineering principles, and project management skills.