Sr. Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances • Decatur, AL

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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. As a Sr. Process Improvement Engineer, you will manage equipment and process effectiveness within a production area. You will guide technical support & troubleshooting process issues, drive operational improvements through effective problem solving and corrective action implementation, and continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost & morale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles, or equivalent education and experience, including military experience.
• Experienced professional working independently on complex problems and projects.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills coupled with interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products with the ability to grasp new systems quickly.
• Strong project management with high analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years' experience in high volume manufacturing environment in an Engineering role or equivalent experience.
• Hands on and relevant plastics experience with Vacuum Forming, Injection, and/or Extrusion manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, control, and electrical systems.
• Experience in PLC, Robotic, Variable Frequency Drive and Servo Controls.
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Project Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own all equipment and tooling in the production area, from Engineering sign-off and forward.
• Serve as the primary troubleshooting resource for the process in the plant.
• Consult with maintenance staff on equipment repair.
• Monitor and work to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in the area.
• Recommend equipment and tooling for existing processes; consult and sign-off on new purchases when applicable.
• Responsible for and lead corrective action for Preventative Maintenance plans to ensure compliance and maximize equipment uptime.
• Support Total Preventive Maintenance activities for the area.
• Consult with Maintenance Leaders on the maintenance action item list and/or priorities for the area.
• Provide feedback on equipment specifications based upon GE Appliances equipment standard and lessons learned.
• Support Business Leader by identifying and implementing safety-related corrective actions and improvements for the area.
• Assist with action item completion for the area's safety action item list, including corrective actions from near misses, accident reports & ergo assessments.
• Review and update any inefficiencies in lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures and attend annual training sessions.
• Active participant in the development of the Manufacturing Control Plan and ensure it is adhered to within the production area.
• Maintain process-level standards/procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to quickly identify and address root cause and solve production line issues.
• Engage in and lead problem-solving for production area.
• Lead root cause identification of problems, implement appropriate countermeasures, and share across as best practice.
• Support the Team and Business Leaders in the planning and execution of continuous improvement methods.
• Coordinate with Engineers on equipment purchases & qualification.
• Interact with Design Engineers/Technology organization on model changes for manufacturing line set up.
• Review product prototypes and concepts for manufacturability.
• Provide feedback to the NPI team on capacity, impact on operator and process stability/sustainability.
• Interface with vendors and OEM suppliers, along with TPM Engineer, to learn maintenance requirements and equipment troubleshooting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree