Senior Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Appliances is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead operational excellence in a production area. The role manages equipment and process efficiency, troubleshoots production issues, and drives improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness, and morale. The engineer owns equipment and tooling after Advanced Manufacturing Engineer sign-off and works with maintenance, quality, operations, and other stakeholders to improve production performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or Quality support roles.
At least 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations; unionized-environment experience is preferred.
Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Ability to influence others and drive change effectively.
Experience in material flow management.
Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft products, especially Excel, and ability to learn new systems.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with time studies and/or standard work application.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work flexible hours around the manufacturing schedule.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or Quality support roles.
Familiarity with appliance manufacturing processes.
Expertise in controls, Preventative Maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding techniques.
Training and experience in lean manufacturing practices.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience in Quality Leadership and Program Management.

Responsibilities

Own equipment and tooling within the production area from Advanced Manufacturing Engineer sign-off onward.
Troubleshoot plant processes and collaborate with maintenance staff on equipment repairs.
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
Recommend equipment and tooling enhancements and approve new purchases as needed.
Audit Preventative Maintenance plans to ensure compliance and maximize equipment uptime.
Work with the Maintenance Business Leader to prioritize maintenance actions for the area.
Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance, and manage special tools.
Provide equipment specification recommendations based on industry best practices and lessons learned.
Adjust, monitor, and document technical processes, including deviations, MCI, and MCP via the BCR process.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production-line issues.
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve OEE, Scrap, Yield, and Service Call Rate metrics.
Analyze process data and reports daily and drive resolutions for defects.
Support Team Leaders in developing Standard Work and Job Instruction methods.
Work with Plant Operations personnel to address factory inefficiencies proactively.
Identify and reduce waste in the production area.
Engage stakeholders in short- and long-term improvement initiatives.