Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Robotics

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Robotics. You will lead engineering for robotics and test equipment supporting NPI, cost-out initiatives, and plant improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience with robotics, automation, and cross-functional teams. You will contribute to Lean initiatives and TPM in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in manufacturing robotics and automation.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for robotics and test equipment in NPI and cost-out projects.
• Manage capital equipment procurement, supplier selection, installation, and qualification.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with design and operations to optimize DFMA/DFT and value stream performance.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree

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- Robotics will be 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- Robotics

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You’ll Create Possibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced manufacturing robotic electrical, instrumentation, and test system expertise in leading detailed and comprehensive planning for conceptualization, specification, development, and implementation of right-sized manufacturing and test equipment.
• Responsibilities can extend across all areas of manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Manage robotic and control portions of capital equipment expenditures that support new product designs, factory capacity or efficiency additions, and quality improvement goals (typical project scope involves the development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, and qualification of the manufacturing test equipment).
• Participate within Production Preparation Process (3P) in developing workstation , test equipment and processes.
• Utilize cross-functional groups to ensure that the instrumentation, equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream. Efforts should include: right-sized equipment, workstation design, product presentation, standard work, and single-piece flow.
• Use data and statistics to characterize delivered test process capabilities in qualifying the release of test & manufacturing equipment.

Standards and Compliance:

• Ensure all equipment executed in GEA factories complies with Industry (ANSI, ISO, NFPA, UL) and Governmental Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Utilize Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to ensure that all equipment and processes are implemented with the health and safety of the operators in mind.
• Develop mockups and prototypes to validate new designs and test for shop floor confirmation.
• Work with functional leaders to ensure test equipment & processes support business initiatives of Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomic Design, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Cross-functional Work:

• Work with factory operations and Lean teams to understand the Value Stream and how your projects impact this.
• Ensure material flow, workstation setup, model mix, etc. are considered when workstations/equipment are designed.
• Investigate new technologies and automation for appliance manufacturing and recommend applicable new technologies to quality and business leaders.
• Deliver guidance to cross-functional team members with regard to safety, performance, and reliability testing systems.
• Utilize technical and project experience to add to the Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 teams' body of knowledge to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and company.
• Work with the design team to ensure Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Testability (DFT) are considered in part design.
• Experience managing capital equipment procurement projects : Including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, installation, and qualification of equipment
• Prior experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
• 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.
• Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a rela ted degree
• 3 + years of hands‑on experience in manu