Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead capital equipment projects and enhance high-volume dishwasher manufacturing. This role partners with engineering, operations, and suppliers to improve safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency, while driving OEE improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing/ process/ equipment engineering, a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, and hands-on experience with automation and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes in a plant environment.
• Experience leading capital equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and launch.
• Experience working in cross-functional manufacturing environments with operations, maintenance, quality, sourcing, and engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions, take ownership, and drive complex projects to completion.
• Experience with assembly equipment, conveyance systems, and workstation design for high-volume operations.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or semi-automated manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment and tooling projects from concept through specification, supplier selection, design review, installation, qualification, and launch.
• Develop and improve assembly and metal fabrication processes to support safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency goals.
• Partner with product engineering to ensure DFMA principles are incorporated into product and process design.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, quality, and industrial engineering teams to implement robust, safe, and efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Design manufacturing equipment and workstations with consideration for ergonomics, material flow, model mix, line balancing, standard work, and in-line quality.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, and successful integration into the production environment.
• Work with automation and robotics engineers and external suppliers to develop cost-effective automation solutions.
• Drive equipment reliability and process robustness to maximize OEE and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including control plans, work instructions, and process standards.
• Train operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership and clear program updates to cross-functional teams and plant leadership.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support the development of standard methodologies across manufacturing engineering activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

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?

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support high-volume dishwasher manufacturing within the appliance industry. This role is responsible for leading capital equipment and manufacturing process projects that support new product introductions, cost reduction, safety, quality, and plant performance improvements. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on manufacturing experience, strong project execution skills, and the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, suppliers, and plant teams.

Position

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You’ll Create Possibilities

• Lead capital equipment and tooling projects from concept through specification, supplier selection, design review, installation, qualification, and launch.

• Develop and improve assembly and metal fabrication processes to support safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency goals.

• Partner with product engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles are incorporated into product and process design.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, quality, and industrial engineering teams to implement robust, safe, and efficient manufacturing solutions.

• Design manufacturing equipment and workstations with consideration for ergonomics, material flow, model mix, line balancing, standard work, and in‑line quality.

• Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, and successful integration into the production environment.

• Work with automation and robotics engineers and external suppliers to develop cost‑effective automation solutions.

• Drive equipment reliability and process robustness to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize downtime.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including control plans, work instructions, and process standards.

• Train operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.

• Provide technical leadership and clear program updates to cross‑functional teams and plant leadership.

• Mentor less experienced engineers and support the development of standard methodologies across manufacturing engineering activities.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, or equipment engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes in a plant environment.

• Experience leading capital equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and launch.

• Experience working in cross‑functional manufacturing environments with operations, maintenance, quality, sourcing, and engineering teams.

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.

• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to make decisions, take ownership, and drive complex projects to completion.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing, preferably in appliance, automotive, or consumer durable goods industries.

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), product launches, or major manufacturing transitions.

• Experience with assembly equipment, conveyance systems, and workstation design for high‑volume operations.

• Experience with automation, robotics, or semi‑automated manufacturing systems.

• Knowledge of metal fabrication, assembly processes, material presentation, and factory layout development.

• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMA, TPM, OEE, control plans, and process documentation.

• Experience driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work effectively in large cross‑functional teams and at multiple levels of the organization, including salaried employees and shop floor operators / skilled trades.

• Prior experience with Creo or SolidWorks or equivalent tools.

Additional Information:

• Travel may be required to support suppliers, equipment reviews, and implementation activities.

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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