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. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? As a Senior Process Improvement Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing production processes, driving operational improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role is 100% onsite, offering hands-on opportunities to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.PositionSenior Process Improvement EngineerLocationUSA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Equipment Management:

• Own all equipment and tooling in the production area post-Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) sign-off.
• Act as the primary troubleshooting resource for plant processes, partnering with maintenance staff to resolve issues effectively.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), focusing on availability and performance.
• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
   

Controls Engineering:

• Lead preventive maintenance planning and resolve root-cause issues affecting safety, quality, and delivery.
• Drive uptime improvements through equipment simplification and standardization.
• Design, specify, and justify equipment purchases aligned with manufacturing and safety standards.
   

Continuous Improvement:

• Champion problem-solving initiatives, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Lead Kaizen activities to enhance manufacturing line efficiency and operator performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices and countermeasures.
   

Safety Leadership:

• Identify and implement safety improvements within the production area.
• Address safety-related action items, including corrective measures from near misses and ergonomic assessments.
   

New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Provide manufacturing feedback during the design and launch phases of new products.
• Coordinate equipment qualification and ensure seamless integration into existing processes.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, operations, or quality roles support roles or equivalent military experience.
• 2+ years in leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (unionized experience preferred).
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, PLC controls, and robotics.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.
   

Additional Skills:

• Proven ability to troubleshoot high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in material flow
• 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 work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both hourly and salary personnel to meet the needs of operators, the program and the business.

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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