Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Plastics Tooling

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, located in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Plastics Tooling to lead molding and automation initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage NPIs, and drive supplier and project performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires extensive experience with injection molding, equipment, and CAE analysis, with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with large tonnage injection molding equipment, resin delivery systems, robotic part load/unload systems, and injection mold troubleshooting.
• Mold/Equipment procurement experience (quoting, sourcing, implementation).
• Gated Project Management experience in a technical cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical COE representative for all processes, cross-functional team meetings, and design reviews for injection molds, injection molding presses and associated automation equipment.
• Support the GE Appliances Business Change Request (BCR) process.
• Take a lead role managing an NPI Program area (i.e. all molds, new equipment, automation) by overseeing and mentoring Senior AME members.
• Develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment.
• Ensure Equipment Qualification projects are accurately created in Oracle Agile as the primary AME project management process.
• Drive projects through each milestone completion with necessary stakeholder engagement and ensure Agile is updated in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage and report on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status and other KPI related aspects of a project.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Moldflow

Moldex CAE

CAD

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?

Position

Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Plastics Tooling

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Manufacturing Project Management:

• Technical COE representative for all processes, cross-functional team meetings, and design reviews for injection molds, injection molding presses and associated automation equipment
• Support the GE Appliances Business Change Request (BCR) process
• Take a lead role managing an NPI Program area (i.e. all molds, new equipment, automation) by overseeing and mentoring Senior AME members
• Develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment
• Ensure Equipment Qualification projects are accurately created in Oracle Agile as the primary AME project management process
• Drive projects through each milestone completion with necessary stakeholder engagement and ensure Agile is updated in a timely manner
• Ability to manage and report on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status and other KPI related aspects of a project

Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost:

• Maintain certified Lock Out (LOTO) status for safe equipment operation
• Drive supplier Risk Assessments and EHS approvals of all applicable equipment
• Review part dimensional and tolerance requirements to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Drive Cross-functional teams to resolve part design or equipment requirement issues
• Collaborate with Plastics CAE experts to analyze design, quality, and productivity-related aspects of new plastic part designs
• Lead RFQ process for quotes, summarize and select suppliers to achieve low-cost, on-time results
• Drive supplier delivery to avoid timeline delays
• Provide communication within the COE team to ensure smooth plant implementation of molds and equipment

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

Position Requirements:

• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive operational success and continuous improvement
• High energy, initiative, and motivation to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong follow-through on initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering
• Hands-on experience with large tonnage injection molding equipment, resin delivery systems, robotic part load/unload systems, and injection mold troubleshooting
• Mold/Equipment procurement experience (quoting, sourcing, implementation)
• Gated Project Management experience in a technical cross-functional manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (plastics / mechanical / manufacturing engineering / industrial / electrical)
• Extensive experience leading or working with injection molding machines and automated equipment operations
• Moldflow/Moldex CAE analysis experience
• CAD experience
• RJG injection molding certification
• Sepro and/or Fanuc Robotics programming and/or troubleshooting experience
• Track record of driving results through analytical methods, project scheduling, and teamwork

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environments.

Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.

Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and work shoes/boots.

Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Work will include walking and standing for extended periods, using stai