Principal Mechanical Engineer – Laundry User Interfaces

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? 

The Principal Mechanical Engineer - Laundry User Interfaces will lead the mechanical design and development of user-interface systems for next-generation laundry appliances. The role spans new product introductions, current-production support, and advanced development of new interface technologies and features. Working closely with Laundry product teams, Industrial Design, and electrical and software engineers, this engineer will translate consumer, brand, reliability, cost, and manufacturing requirements into robust, intuitive, production-ready solutions. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, develop reusable platform solutions, and mentor other engineers.

Position

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Laundry User Interfaces

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of user-interface systems for new product introductions.

• Support current product user interface designs and investigate potential improvements.

• Advanced development of user interface components for use within Clothes Care Products.

• Coordinate with the product line design teams to develop common/modular solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical and software engineers in the Lean development process.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive requirement specifications for user interfaces.

• Work with Industrial Design and product teams to define and implement brand strategies.

• Generate Intellectual Property to expand the GEA portfolio, and navigate the relevant patent landscapes.

• Incorporate Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodology to prove and implement new designs.

• Complete reliability qualifications for new components and systems.

• Coordinate design fabrication and qualification with the product line.

• Develop, mentor, and teach engineers, including co-ops and EEDPs.

• Up to 10% of travel is required.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 7 years’ mechanical design experience for high-volume manufactured products
• Strong mechanical design experience with good understanding of GD&T and dimensional analysis in 3D systems
• Strong project planning and project leadership skills and experience
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• 3D Modeling Experience. 
• Demonstrated experience designing plastic appearance or decorative parts for production

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing physical user-interface assemblies, such as control panels, knobs, buttons, displays, touch interfaces, light pipes, overlays, or decorative components
• Proficiency with PTC Creo
• Experience with injection-molded plastics, tooling, cosmetic specifications, and supplier or manufacturing collaboration
• Experience with consumer appliances or another high-volume consumer-product industry
• Experience developing platform architecture or common, modular component solutions

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.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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