Senior Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead operational excellence in a production area in Louisville, Kentucky. The role manages equipment and process efficiency and troubleshoots production issues to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness, and morale. The engineer takes ownership of area equipment and tooling after Advanced Manufacturing Engineer sign-off, supports maintenance and operations, and drives continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. 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. GE Appliances describes its culture as people-centered and trust-based, with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, and flexible work arrangements developed with the employee’s leader to balance individual, team, and business needs. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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; experience in unionized environments 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 skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft products, especially Excel, and ability to learn new systems.
Strong project management and analytical/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.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or Quality support roles.
Familiarity with appliance manufacturing processes.
Expertise in controls, preventive maintenance, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding techniques.
Training and experience in lean manufacturing practices.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience in Quality Leadership and Program Management.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of equipment and tooling in 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) in the area.
Recommend equipment and tooling enhancements and approve new purchases as needed.
Audit Preventative Maintenance plans to verify compliance and maximize equipment uptime.
Work with the Maintenance Business Leader to prioritize area maintenance actions.
Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance, and manage special tools.
Provide input on equipment specifications using industry best practices and lessons learned.
Adjust, monitor, and document technical processes and deviations, including MCI and MCP via the BCR process.
Work with cross-functional teams to address and resolve production-line issues.
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve OEE, Scrap, Yield, and Service Call Rate (SCR).
Analyze process data and reports daily and drive resolution of 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.