Principal Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

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? The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics is a senior technical leader responsible for defining, advancing, and governing supplier quality strategy for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), electronic components, and wire harnesses across GE Appliances’ global supply base. This role drives enterprise-level improvements in supplier capability, product robustness, and Cost of Quality (COQ) through deep technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and external supplier influence. This position operates with significant autonomy, leads highly complex and high-risk initiatives, sets quality standards and best practices, and serves as a subject matter expert and mentor for Supplier Quality Engineers across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or equivalent).
7 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related technical roles.
Significant experience with PCBA and/or Wire Harness design, manufacturing, or supplier quality management.
Deep understanding of electronic systems, components, and their integration within complex product architectures.
Advanced proficiency with statistical methods and quality tools, including SPC, Control Plans, Process Capability, Gage R&R, PFMEA, DFMEA, and DOE.
Extensive experience leading structured problem-solving efforts (e.g., 8D, SCAR, Six Sigma) for complex or systemic issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence decisions at senior leadership levels.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
8+ years of experience in electronics design, manufacturing, or supplier quality leadership.
Lean Manufacturing expertise and Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher).
Prior international work experience and/or multilingual capability.
Experience leading supplier transformations, major supplier transitions, or platform-level NPIs.
Graduate of a GEA leadership or technical development program (e.g., OMLP, SCDP, TLP, EEDP).

Responsibilities

Define and drive supplier quality strategy, standards, and governance for PCBA, electronic components, and wire harness commodities.
Serve as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electronics supplier quality, influencing design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions.
Establish best practices, standard work, and quality frameworks that are deployed across programs, platforms, and regions.
Lead Critical Part Risk Reviews and advanced failure analysis for complex, high-impact, or systemic quality risks affecting product performance, reliability, or safety.
Apply deep expertise in electronics design, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies to influence supplier process capability and product design robustness.
Anticipate emerging risks and proactively drive preventative actions across the supply base.
Provide technical and quality leadership for high-complexity NPI programs, major design changes, supplier transitions, and localization initiatives.
Own and govern PPAP strategy and execution standards for electronics commodities, ensuring consistency and rigor across teams.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams through the 9-step problem-solving process for systemic or escalated issues.
Drive enterprise-level supplier performance improvement using data analytics, Supplier Composite Scorecards, and leading quality indicators.
Lead fix-or-exit strategies for critical or underperforming suppliers, including qualification of alternate sources and development of long-term supplier capability roadmaps.
Identify and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, processes, and supplier innovations to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on supplier quality risks, trade-offs, and strategic decisions.
Translate complex technical and quality information into clear, concise executive-level communications for Appliance Leadership and executive stakeholders.
Influence outcomes across Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Technology, and external suppliers in a highly matrixed global environment.
Mentor and technically guide Supplier Quality Engineers and cross-functional partners, raising overall organizational capability.
Lead or contribute to training, technical reviews, and knowledge-sharing forums related to electronics supplier quality.