Test Engineer- Manufacturing Quality (3rd Shift)

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Test Engineer- Manufacturing Quality is responsible for provide factory test support at startup and as needed daily for the entire factory to ensure test equipment is working properly and does not cause lost starts. This role leads Test Systems for 3rd shift operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, CIM – Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical associate degree) or related discipline OR equivalent 5 years’ of demonstrated success in manufacturing quality disciplines
3-5 years of experience in troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing test equipment
Experience with manufacturing quality/NPI quality projects and process improvement
Experience interpreting data to solve problems, demonstrated skills in statistical analysis
Experience with manufacturing quality/ quality improvement projects and/or process improvement in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment
Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles
Ability to work in large cross-functional teams that span multiple organizational levels
Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills – will be expected to conduct strong coordination with adjacent shifts and provide report outs (written or verbal) to organizational leadership
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company
Experience in the function of basic electrical components
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, influencing others and driving change
Computer literate and skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Electrical System Testing
Program C++
Knowledge of test loops
Leak and Flow Testing/Analysis
Low Voltage Start
Motor/Compressor Overload
Safety: Ground Bond Continuity
Safety: High Voltage Withstand
Knowledge of Appliances manufacturing processes and/or similar high volume assembly processes
Experience & training in lean manufacturing practices
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Thermodynamics Refrigeration cycle
Noise Vibration Harshness Testing/analysis
Product Reliability Testing
Strong project management and analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate/implement solutions

Responsibilities

Develop and implement new and improved test methods to enhance capabilities, support growth, new model introduction, and improve outgoing quality via enhanced test firewalls.
Drive improvement projects through the CIB process. i.e. Able to write and analyze Test Codes for leak and flow rates, wattage, resistance, Hipot, Ground bond and other basic test parameters.
Drive project improvement pulsing’s including organizing project leaders around Test Systems improvement goals.
Implement Poke-Yoke work methods for testing and develop standard work and workstation aids to assist in operator training and operational consistency to improve quality yields.
Review daily assembly line test loops for equipment failure. Work with Process Improvement Engineers and maintenance to have the equipment repaired.
Act as the first point of contact for test equipment issues on the production floor.
Build strong partnerships with shop operations to react swiftly to inefficiencies.
Maintain, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on test equipment, ensuring spare parts and troubleshooting procedures are always in place.
Maintain quality test equipment, and gages as assigned.
Ownership for the calibration and preventative maintenance of test equipment as assigned.
Ownership for the having spare parts and trouble- shooting procedures in place for test equipment to minimize down time as assigned.