Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

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 Senior Advanced Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in launching new products and processes into manufacturing with world-class quality. You’ll lead quality strategy for New Product Introductions (NPI), partnering closely with Product Design, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Quality to ensure new equipment, parts, and processes are production-ready, sustainable, and optimized from day one. This role blends strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution, with a strong focus on reducing Cost of Quality (COQ), mitigating risk, and embedding quality early in the design and manufacturing lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent 5 years’ hands on experience in manufacturing quality disciplines
5+ years of experience with manufacturing quality/NPI quality projects and process improvement

Nice To Haves

Prior GE Appliances Laundry (AP1) experience, including familiarity with products, processes, and key stakeholders.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills in high-volume, short-cycle manufacturing environments.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and skilled trades.
Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; proficiency using Minitab.
Advanced knowledge of GD&T, coordinate measurement, and metrology systems (CMM, 3D scanning); experience with PolyWorks preferred.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.
Confident communicator who can influence outcomes at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

New Equipment & Process Qualification
Own qualification and launch readiness for all new manufacturing equipment supporting the Home Laundry product line.
Develop and execute robust equipment qualification plans in collaboration with AME and equipment suppliers.
Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites to support planning meetings, equipment runoffs, and major production runs; present qualification results to senior leadership for approval prior to shipment.
Lead dimensional analysis reviews and align cross-functional teams on corrective actions and next steps.
Execute drive/strip/torque studies to validate capable joint designs.
Gaging, Measurement & Metrology
Lead gage development for all production gages, following GE Appliances’ gage specification and buy-off process.
Facilitate gage kickoff meetings with AMEs, Plant Quality, and Design Engineering.
Perform independent measurement activities as needed (CMM, scanning, calipers), leveraging metrology resources where available.
Interpret and apply MBD/GD&T and linear dimension drawings to ensure quality plans meet design intent.
NPI & PPAP Ownership
Own PPAP activities for newly introduced in-house manufactured parts, assemblies, and processes.
Lead qualification of in-house equipment and processes with minimal direction.
Ensure all quality documentation and launch criteria are met prior to production release.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
Lead cross-functional PFMEAs to identify and mitigate risks associated with new parts and processes.
Drive Cost of Quality (COQ) improvements across scrap, yield, concessions, damage, and service.
Develop traceability solutions from raw material through finished product, incorporating digital footprints and poka-yoke solutions where possible.
Apply GE Appliances’ 9-step quality integration process and actively participate in drawing reviews.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Handoff
Serve as the quality lead for turnkey launches, ensuring the factory is prepared to take full ownership post-launch.
Balance communication between Product Design and Manufacturing to minimize surprises and support world-class manufacturing outcomes.
Partner with Plant Quality and Operations to develop standard work, job instructions, and QMS documentation (MCPs, FRMs, MCIs) that meet or exceed ISO requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering, quality, and operations teams.
CIB Site C-Change Support
Apply the same NPI quality leadership and execution responsibilities to C-Change and PCTO initiatives at the CIB site.