Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

5d•Hybrid

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 TPM Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing equipment reliability and efficiency through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Principles. You’ll collaborate with plant leaders, coach teams, and lead shop-floor improvements while analyzing data to identify cost-saving opportunities. This position offers the perfect blend of hands-on shop floor activities, advanced data analytics, and strategic problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR pursuing a degree in engineering, business or scientific-related field.
3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated technical acumen across supply chain functions such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, and fulfillment and/or be a GE Appliances Supply Chain Development Program, GearUP or Production Connection graduate.

Nice To Haves

Shop floor leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Leadership experience within Appliance manufacturing and familiarity with Manufacturing Equipment.
Experience in process improvement, change management and/or process re-design within a manufacturing environment, industrial maintenance or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

Partner with plant leadership to assess team capabilities and improve TPM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Mentor teams on implementing TPM methodologies to enhance equipment and process reliability.
Deliver training on TPM tools like Visual Management, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance.
Create actionable reports to track equipment performance and highlight improvement opportunities.
Conduct "learn-by-doing" sessions (Jishuken) to address critical equipment performance issues.
Drive the adoption of standardized work processes and innovative problem-solving practices.
Share best practices and lessons learned to foster continuous improvement.
Utilize advanced tools like EAM and Brilliant Factory data to uncover insights and improve equipment performance.
Analyze downtime trends to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Assist in developing TPM checklists and preventative maintenance documentation.
Provide input on process standards to enhance operational excellence.