Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Decatur, AL

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, the Process Improvement Engineer manages equipment and process effectiveness within an assigned production area. The role provides technical support and troubleshooting for process issues and drives operational improvements through problem solving and corrective action implementation to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. The engineer serves as the technical owner of the production area, leads troubleshooting, implements sustainable solutions, and partners across functions to improve performance. The position also supports new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. It is based in Decatur, Alabama. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship; GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or Quality support roles, or equivalent education and experience, including military experience.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical owner for equipment and tooling within the assigned production area.
Lead hands-on troubleshooting and support for equipment and process issues.
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to restore and improve performance.
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Identify and implement equipment and tooling improvements.
Support new equipment specifications, reviews, and commissioning.
Ensure preventive maintenance strategies are effective and executed to maximize uptime.
Maintain calibration compliance and manage critical tooling and spare parts.
Collaborate with operations leadership to identify and implement safety improvements.
Drive closure of safety actions from incidents, near misses, and ergonomic assessments.
Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance.
Develop and sustain manufacturing control plans and process standards.
Work with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production challenges.
Standardize work instructions to promote consistency and repeatability.
Lead structured problem-solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Partner with leadership to execute continuous improvement initiatives.
Share best practices and lessons learned across teams.
Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification.
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and long-term sustainability.
Support line setups, model changes, and capacity planning.
Interface with vendors and OEMs to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer.