Quality Test Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Test Engineer manages quality test manufacturing systems, test loops, and final product testing, primarily supporting the Door, Case, Sealed System, and Electrical Assembly areas. The role identifies, corrects, and prevents nonconforming testing events and supports new product introduction, error-proofing, factory operations, and sustained equipment performance. The engineer develops and implements improved test methods, supports new model introductions and outgoing quality, and drives test-system improvement projects. The position also implements error-proofing methods and standard work, reviews test loops for equipment failures, responds to production issues, and maintains assigned test equipment, gages, calibration, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and troubleshooting procedures. The position is based in Louisville, Kentucky, in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Off-shift and weekend work may be required, and limited domestic or international travel may be required. The work involves frequent standing, walking, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, as well as use of safety equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Manufacturing Engineering), an Electrical associate degree, a related discipline, or equivalent five years of demonstrated success in manufacturing quality disciplines.
At least two years of recent experience in high-volume manufacturing or operations, or in a quality role.
Experience with manufacturing quality or NPI quality projects and process improvement.
Experience interpreting data to solve problems and demonstrated statistical analysis skills.
Experience with manufacturing quality or quality-improvement projects and/or process improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles.
Ability to work in large cross-functional teams spanning multiple organizational levels.
Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills, including coordination with adjacent shifts and written or verbal reports to organizational leadership.
Ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and drive decisions based on overall company benefit.
Experience with basic electrical components.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, influence others, and drive change.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Electrical system testing experience.
C++ programming.
Knowledge of test loops.
Leak and flow testing or analysis.
Knowledge of low-voltage start motor and compressor overload.
Knowledge of ground-bond continuity safety testing.
Knowledge of high-voltage withstand safety testing.
Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes or similar high-volume assembly processes.
Experience and training in Lean manufacturing practices.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Knowledge of thermodynamics and the refrigeration cycle.
Noise, vibration, and harshness testing or analysis.
Product reliability testing.
Strong project management and analytical/problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems and generate and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement new and improved test methods to enhance testing capabilities, support growth and new model introduction, and improve outgoing quality through enhanced test firewalls.
Drive improvement projects through the CIB process, including writing and analyzing test codes for leak and flow rates, wattage, resistance, Hipot, ground bond, and other basic test parameters.
Organize project leaders around test-system improvement goals and drive project improvement activities.
Implement Poke-Yoke work methods for testing and develop standard work and workstation aids to support operator training, operational consistency, and improved quality yields.
Review daily assembly-line test loops for equipment failures and work with Process Improvement Engineers and maintenance to arrange repairs.
Provide first response to Business Team leaders regarding production-related issues involving test equipment.
Partner with shop operations personnel to address factory inefficiencies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain assigned quality test equipment and gages.
Own calibration and preventive maintenance of assigned test equipment.
Ensure spare parts and troubleshooting procedures are in place for assigned test equipment to minimize downtime.