Senior Process Improvement Engineer

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. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

• As a Sr. Process Improvement Engineer, you'll manage equipment and process effectiveness within a production area. Guides technical support & troubleshooting process issues and drives operational improvements, through effective problem solving and corrective action implementation, to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost & morale.

Position

Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Location

USA, Decatur, AL

How You'll Create Possibilities

EQUIPMENT:

• Own all equipment and tooling in the production area, from Engineering sign-off and forward.
• Serve as the primary troubleshooting resource for the process in the plant. Consult with maintenance staff on equipment repair.
• Monitor and work to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in the area.
• Recommend equipment and tooling for existing process; consult and sign-off on new purchases when applicable.
• Responsible for and lead corrective action for Preventative Maintenance plans to ensure compliance and maximize equipment uptime.
• Own Total Preventive Maintenance activities for the area.
• Consult with Maintenance Business Leader on the maintenance action item list and/or priorities for the area.
• Provide feedback on equipment specifications based upon GE Appliances equipment standard and lessons learned.

SAFETY:

• Support Business Leader by identifying and implementing safety-related corrective actions and improvements for the area.
• Assist with action item completion for the area's safety action item list, including corrective actions from near misses, accident reports & ergo assessments.
• Update any inefficiencies in lock out tag out (LOTO) and attend annual training sessions.

PROCESS CONTROL:

• Active participant in the development of the Manufacturing Control Plan and ensure it is adhered to within the production area.
• Maintain process-level standards/procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to quickly address, identify root cause and solve production line issues (i.e. Operations, Safety, Quality).

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Engage in and lead problem-solving for production area. Lead root cause identification of problems, implement appropriate countermeasures, and share across as best practice.
• Support the Team and Business Leaders in the planning and execution of continuous improvement method.

NPI LAUNCHES:

• Coordinate with Engineers on equipment purchases & qualification.
• Interact with Design Engineers/Technology organization on model changes for manufacturing line set up.
• Review product prototypes and concepts for manufacturability.
• Provide feedback to the NPI team on capacity, impact on operator and process stability/sustainability.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field, or equivalent education & experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles or equivalent military experience.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills coupled with interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products with the ability to grasp new systems quickly.
• Strong project management with high analytical and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high volume manufacturing environment in an Engineering role or equivalent experience.

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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