Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Louisville, KY to drive capital equipment projects and high-volume process development for New Product Introductions and cost-out programs.

You will partner with NPI teams and factory operations to apply DFM, Lean principles, and digital tooling, including AI-assisted documentation, to improve equipment reliability, OEE and process scalability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage capital equipment procurement projects including specification development and supplier engagement.
• Ensure tooling and equipment maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Own program metrics: capital equipment budgets, schedules, reliability and quality targets.
• Lead trades-offs between metrics to drive business impact.
• Facilitate lean manufacturing and Production Preparation Process (3P) adoption.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure equipment/process compatibility with the value stream.
• Promote adoption of digital tools, including AI-assisted documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

AutoCAD

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing equipment

Education

BS Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

The Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is a member of a product line AME team responsible for providing manufacturing support New Product Introduction (NPI), Cost-Out and Plant Productivity projects. The AME shall develop, manage and execute capital equipment and high-volume manufacturing process projects to meet the required budget and launch schedules. The AME is a key liaison between NPI programs and the factory operations teams; ensuring plant priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered. This includes providing input for design for manufacturability, applying lean principles to process designs and transferring process knowledge to the applicable factory personnel. The role requires strong experience with manufacturing equipment and automation systems used in high-volume production environments as well as Openness to leveraging AI-assisted tools and technologies to support technical documentation creation, review, process standardization, and knowledge management activities.

Position Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Location USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage capital equipment procurement projects: Including specification development utilizing GE Appliances & industry standards, supplier selection, early supplier engagement, technical reviews, factory layout development, installation and qualification of equipment.
• Ensure all tooling and equipment is reliable and robust and designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Own the program metrics as applicable to your assigned projects: capital equipment & tooling budgets, program schedule, reliability, quality and labor targets.
• Work with the program team to perform trade-off analysis on competing metrics if necessary and drive decisions based on overall business impact.
• Facilitate/lead the use of the Production Preparation Process (3P) and Lean manufacturing principles while developing manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.
• Efforts should include right-sized equipment, workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow.
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace emerging digital technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to improve engineering documentation, process development, project execution, and collaboration efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Prior involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
• Proven success in managing capital equipment projects, including supplier selection, installation, and qualification.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage with diverse teams, from shop floor operators to senior management.

Travel

0-10% domestic and/or international travel.

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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