Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances•Decatur, AL

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? As a Process Improvement Engineer, you will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, process stability, and operational excellence within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will serve as the technical owner for your assigned production area—leading troubleshooting efforts, guiding corrective actions, and partnering cross-functionally to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role offers hands-on engineering responsibility, meaningful influence on production performance, and the opportunity to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, or equivalent experience (including co-ops and internships).
Hands-on experience troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fabrication and injection molding equipment.
Hands-on robotics and controls experience in automated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes.
Experience with controls, preventive maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
PLC, distributed I/O, and servo controls experience.
Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience or certification.
Formal project management experience or training.

Responsibilities

Equipment & Process Ownership
Own all equipment and tooling in the assigned production area following Engineering sign-off.
Act as the primary technical troubleshooting resource for process and equipment issues on your assigned shift.
Lead and support control operators and maintenance technicians during equipment repairs.
Monitor, analyze, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Recommend and evaluate equipment and tooling improvements; support specification reviews and sign-off for new equipment purchases.
Lead corrective actions for Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans to ensure compliance and maximize uptime.
Partner with Maintenance Leadership to prioritize and manage maintenance action items.
Ensure equipment calibration compliance.
Manage special tooling, including spares, documentation, and facilities hand-offs.
Provide feedback on equipment specifications aligned with GE Appliances standards and lessons learned.
Safety & Compliance
Partner with Operations Leaders to identify, implement, and sustain safety improvements.
Support closure of safety action items, including those from near misses, incident reports, and ergonomic assessments.
Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and participate in required annual training.
Process Control & Stability
Actively contribute to the development and execution of Manufacturing Control Plans.
Maintain and update process-level standards and work instructions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
Continuous Improvement
Lead structured problem-solving efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
Support Operations Leaders in planning and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Coordinate with Engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification.
Collaborate with Design Engineering and Technology teams on model changes and line setups.
Review prototypes and concepts for manufacturability.
Provide feedback on capacity, operator impact, and long-term process sustainability.
Interface with vendors, OEMs, and Facilities Engineering to understand maintenance requirements and troubleshooting methods; share knowledge across teams.