Senior Process Improvement Engineer – Door Line

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

14d•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? Drive Operational Excellence. Lead Continuous Improvement. Shape the Future of Manufacturing. Are you energized by solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives? At GE Appliances, we’re looking for a Senior Process Improvement Engineer who is passionate about optimizing production performance, driving operational excellence, and developing innovative solutions that make a measurable impact. In this highly visible role, you’ll serve as the technical leader for a manufacturing value stream, partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You'll have the opportunity to influence plant-wide initiatives, implement advanced manufacturing solutions, and help build a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles OR equivalent military experience.
Experience with troubleshooting robotic manufacturing equipment.
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting high volume manufacturing equipment.
Proven ability to influence and drive change.
Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products (especially Excel) and ability to grasp new systems quickly.
Strong project management and analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate/implement solutions.
Must have experience applying time studies and/or standard work.
Ability to manage changing and competing priorities.
Early and/or late hours often required to work around the manufacturing schedule / timing.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both hourly and salary personnel to meet the needs of business.
High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented, a team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Appliances manufacturing processes.
Experience in Robotics, Controls, PMs, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatics, laser and welding techniques.
Experience and training in lean manufacturing practices.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Quality Leadership experience.
Program Management skills.

Responsibilities

Own manufacturing equipment and tooling within your production area following Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) handoff.
Serve as the primary technical expert for troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing process issues.
Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), uptime, and productivity.
Develop and audit preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
Partner closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to prioritize repairs and improvement activities.
Manage equipment calibration, specialized tooling, and process documentation.
Provide technical input on future equipment purchases, upgrades, and manufacturing standards.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with established Manufacturing Control Plans (MCP) and production standards.
Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve OEE, yield, scrap reduction, and customer quality metrics.
Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to quickly resolve production issues.
Develop and maintain standard work, job instructions, and process documentation.
Utilize data-driven decision making to optimize manufacturing performance.
Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Promote and teach Appliance Performance System (APS) principles and Lean manufacturing methodologies.
Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions and workstation improvements.
Support line balancing activities and workforce optimization using Lean tools and methodologies.
Share best practices across manufacturing operations to drive enterprise-wide improvements.
Identify and implement safety improvements within the manufacturing area.
Support corrective actions resulting from safety audits, near misses, ergonomic assessments, and incident investigations.
Develop and maintain Lockout/Tagout procedures for manufacturing equipment.
Partner with Operations leaders to foster a strong safety culture.
Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering on new equipment installations and qualifications.
Provide critical plant feedback during product development and launch activities.
Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and production readiness.
Participate in prototype builds, product trials, and launch activities.
Support capacity planning, workstation design, standard work development, and process documentation.
Work with suppliers, OEMs, and engineering teams to ensure successful equipment integration and knowledge transfer.