Executive Director, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Director & Chief Engineer for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) in Louisville, KY. You will lead the Chief Engineering Office, shape manufacturing strategy, and drive best-in-class efficiency across lines and platforms.

You will oversee MSP development, mentor engineers, and collaborate with leadership councils to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions and reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain and 20+ years in manufacturing with prior senior leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives, manage large-scale projects, and build cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, robotics, and controls.
• Experience with APQP, product and process development in the appliance industry.
• Ability to balance technical risk, cost, and quality in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chief Engineering Office for the AME organization with independent technical oversight across product lines, processes, and tooling.
• Develop and maintain MSPs for manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Direct a team of engineers across process expertise, governance, standards, and digital-technology execution.
• Coach and develop AME technical capabilities and drive improvements and growth.
• Participate in Manufacturing Reviews, iNPI processes, and reviews with senior leadership and councils.
• Create and lead the Technical Career Path program within AME to grow expertise.
• Oversee evaluation and validation of new processes and technologies for mass production.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/supply chain

Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Director & Chief Engineer for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) in Louisville, KY. You will lead the Chief Engineering Office, shape manufacturing strategy, and drive best-in-class efficiency across lines and platforms.

You will oversee MSP development, mentor engineers, and collaborate with leadership councils to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions and reliable operation.