Supplier Quality Engineer

GE Appliances • Louisville, KY

29d

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? Do you have a passion for driving quality excellence and building strong supplier partnerships? Join GE Appliances, a Haier company, as a Supplier Quality Engineer. In this role, you'll serve as the key connection between our Cost of Quality (COQ) team and the Sourcing/Supplier Quality Organization, leading initiatives to ensure suppliers deliver the highest quality parts-on time and at the right cost. You'll play a critical role in reducing defects, improving performance, and ensuring our products exceed customer expectations. If you're a detail-driven problem-solver with experience in supplier management and quality engineering, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 3+ years of supplier quality engineering experience; ideally in the appliance or manufacturing industry.
• Proven knowledge of quality control methodologies, statistical tools, and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and other quality management systems; appliance industry knowledge a plus.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Willingness to work off-shift or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality liaison for Plastics and Packaging, strengthening collaboration between the COQ team and Sourcing/Supplier Quality Organization.
• Lead suppliers to consistently deliver high-quality parts that meet standards for cost, delivery, and quality.
• Drive supplier quality improvement projects, ensuring lasting corrective actions and process enhancements.
• Manage performance of assigned commodity groups by addressing issues, qualifying alternate suppliers, and supporting design or material changes.
• Develop and implement quality control plans, resolve process control issues, and drive permanent solutions to supplier-caused defects.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects with suppliers to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate customer experience.
• Support supplier part failure analysis, ensuring findings lead to strong corrective and containment actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees