Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead capital equipment projects supporting NPIs and plant improvements in Louisville, KY. You will partner with design, quality, and operations to ensure equipment meets aggressive performance goals.

The role requires GD&T expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication to drive safe, cost-effective, and reliable tooling and processes across shifts.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years' experience managing capital equipment procurement projects with specification development, supplier selection, installation and qualification.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering.
• GD&T knowledge and application expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment procurement projects from specification to installation and qualification, ensuring reliability and maximizing OEE.
• Own program metrics including labor plan, budgets, and in-house testing quality; perform trade-off analyses as needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure equipment and processes meet product line needs and are compatible with NPIs.

Skills

Capital equipment procurement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Scheduler

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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 Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for managing and executing capital equipment and manufacturing process projects supporting new product introductions (NPI), cost out initiatives and plant improvements. The AME will also be a key liaison between the program and the plant operations teams; ensuring that plant priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered for the area under their ownership.

Position

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You’ll Create Possibilities

• Manage large capital equipment procurement projects including specification development utilizing GE standards, supplier selection, early supplier engagement, technical reviews, quality laboratory layout development, installation, and qualification of equipment. Ensure all tooling and equipment is reliable and robust and designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Reliability. Projects will be mainly focused on quality laboratory and audit laboratory equipment, including metrology, with the potential for maintenance and tool crib equipment and capital.
• Own the program metrics as applicable to your assigned projects: manufacturing labor plan (VLOH), equipment and tooling budgets and quality of in-house testing. Work with the program team to perform trade-off analysis on competing metrics if necessary and drive decisions based on overall business impact.
• Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and processes are compatible with and address the needs of the product line.
• Develop layouts to identify utility requirements, installation requirements, space allocations, etc.
• Work with EHS and the Advanced Industrial Engineer to ensure that equipment / tooling / processes are implemented with the health and safety of the operators in mind.
• Work with the product design team, advanced quality engineering team and operations teams to ensure all equipment meets the needs of the NPI, production quality requirements, and long‑term maintenance and tool crib capabilities and capacities
• Drive innovation into the test systems design to ensure lowest cost and highest quality processes.
• Research and validate the required equipment needed to support a maintenance team and functional tool crib
• Coach and train hourly operators, maintenance and technicians in equipment operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

Requirements :

• BS degree in Engineering or similar field, or equivalent technical/trade experience
• 3+ years' experience managing capital equipment procurement projects, including specification development, equipment supplier selection, technical reviews, installation and qualification of equipment
• 3+ years hands on experience in manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering
• Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members)
• Good communication skills - will be expected to provide program report outs to cross-functional team
• Ability to make decisions and willingness to take ownership of complex projects
• Role will be in Louisville with potential for domestic travel during program launch periods.
• GD&T knowledge and application expertise

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience implementing quality/testing equipment
• Prior NPI program experience
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Scheduler (or equivalent) and AutoCAD

Working Conditions:

This position is primarily based in Louisville, KY, but requires travel to other locations as needed. The primary work schedule is the 1st shift; however, occasional support during weekends, 2nd, and 3rd shifts may be necessary.

Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hard hats.

These roles require frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.

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 div