Principal User Interface Mechanical Engineer - Laundry

GE Appliances•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 Clothes Care User Interface Mechanical Engineer will lead the development of the user interfaces for the next generation of consumer-friendly, energy-efficient appliances and the advanced development of the associated technologies. This role is responsible for NPIs, current production UI designs, and advanced development efforts for new features and functions. This position will work closely with the Laundry product line engineers and other user interface engineers to develop new technologies that can be introduced into the product lines. With the many features offered in these new platforms, this role will be challenged with finding innovative solutions to meet the next generation product requirements, reliability, and design for manufacturability.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
10 years of experience in consumer or automotive product development.
Strong mechanical design experience with a good understanding of GD&T and dimensional analysis in 3D systems.
Strong project planning, project leadership skills, and experience.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in engineering tools, managing schedules, and tracking milestones.
3D Modeling Experience. PTC Creo is preferred.
Strong plastic part design experience, including experience with designing appearance/decorative parts.

Responsibilities

NPI design for user interfaces.
Support current product user interface designs and investigate potential improvements.
Advanced development of user interface components for use within Clothes Care Products.
Coordinate with the product line design teams to develop common/modular solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, in the Lean development process.
Develop and maintain comprehensive requirement specifications for user interfaces.
Work with Industrial Design and product teams to define and implement brand strategies.
Generate Intellectual Property to expand the GEA portfolio and navigate the relevant patent landscapes.
Incorporate Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodology to prove and implement new designs.
Complete reliability qualifications for new components and systems
Coordinate design, fabrication, and qualification with the product line.
Develop, mentor, and teach engineers, including co-ops and EEDPs.
Up to 10% travel is required.