Senior Process Improvement Engineer – Door Line

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.

Position

Senior Process Improvement Engineer – Door Line

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Lead Equipment Reliability & Performance

• 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.
   

Drive Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence

• 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.
   

Champion Continuous Improvement

• 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.
   

Advance Safety & Compliance

• 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.
   

Support New Product Introductions (NPI)

• 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.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

·       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.
 

Preferred Qualifications

·       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.
 

Working Environment:

·       You will work in an office and manufacturing environment.

·       Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

·       Travel may be required for domestic and/or international travel to other sites/plants, etc.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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